Climate Change And Health Flashcards
1
Q
Which disease are related to climate change?
A
Cardiovascular - heat
Resp/asthma - pollution and allergens
Malaria/ infections - change in vector ecology
Cholera/ diarrhoea agents - water quality
Malnutrition - supply of food
Mental health migration - environmental problems
2
Q
Natural disasters?
A
Floods
Draught
Storms
3
Q
Treatment for malaria?
A
Prevention
P. Falciparum Rx artemisinin-combination therapy
