Research Trends in Agenda-setting for Climate Change Adaptation Policy in the Public Health Sector in Korea.

ABSTRACT: Many studies have been conducted to assess the health effects of climate change in Korea. However, there has been a lack of consideration regarding how the results of these studies can be applied to relevant policies. The current study aims to examine research trends at the agenda-setting stage and to review future ways in which health-related adaptation to climate change can be addressed within national public health policy. A systematic review of previous studies of the health effects of climate change in Korea was conducted. Many studies have evaluated the effect of ambient temperature on health. A large number of studies have examined the effects on deaths and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, but a limitation of these studies is that it is difficult to apply their findings to climate c

SUBMITTER: Chae SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7002993 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature