Study addressing new health risks due to increased mobility in the context of globalisation (tourism, trade, travel, traffic) and global warming

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Description

Global warming increases or creates new health risks from global transport. The spread of pathogens and vectors by international travel and transport of goods has long been acknowledged. However, increasing average temperature and loss of frost are supposed to expand the habitable area for cold-sensitive pathogens / vectors. This 2014 Report by Public Health England identifies such novel, cross-border health threats and surveys current preparedness and capability to address those hazards. The report concludes with ten key recommendations to build know-how and adaptation capacity.

Reference information

Websites:

http://ec.europa.eu/chafea/documents/health/new-health-risks-report_en.pdf

Source:

Report published by the EC's CHAFEA (European Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency); accessible via their publication section or via direct download .

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Nov 30, 2016

Date of publication:

2014

Keywords:

cross-border, global change, health, international trade, mobility, vector-borne

Adaptation Approaches:

Observations and Scenarios, Adaptation Plans and Strategies, Vulnerability Assessment

Sectors:

Health, Marine and Fisheries, Transport

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

Health impact:

-NONSPECIFIC-

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