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Received: 2024/01/5 | Accepted: 2024/02/5 | Published: 2024/02/29
Received: 2024/01/5 | Accepted: 2024/02/5 | Published: 2024/02/29
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Rezaie K, Zarei F. Climatic Reversibility; Exposure Approach to Face Environmental Disturbances in the Field of Health. GeoRes 2024; 39 (1) :49-59
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1- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Aims: The significant interplay between health and the environment is undeniable. Alterations in climate have a direct impact on the physical and mental well-being of individuals, primarily through modifications in weather phenomena such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms. Furthermore, climate changes indirectly influence the quality of water, air, and food, further exacerbating health concerns. Health services are frequently regarded as the primary line of defense in mitigating the adverse effects on health, particularly those arising from climate change. The objective of this investigation was to examine the principal strategies employed in addressing environmental risks stemming from climate changes within the realm of health.
Methodology: In this investigation, a methodical examination approach was employed to scrutinize investigations on the management of climate change from 2022 to 2023. English publications were sought in databases like Elsevier, Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus. The exploration for publications was executed in two phases. In the initial phase, publications linked to climate change, climate variability, and global warming were sought employing keywords like "Climate change", "Climate variability", and "Global warming". In the subsequent phase, amid these publications, pertinent publications were chosen for examination and evaluation employing keywords like "Health", "Exposure", "Infectious disease", "Mental health", "Compatibility", and "Mitigation".
Findings: Primary healthcare systems play a crucial role in fostering resilience at both individual and community levels. These systems serve as a fundamental structure for safeguarding global citizens through the provision of accessible, cost-effective, responsive, and dependable healthcare services. Upon examining a range of studies, it becomes evident that it is imperative to establish resilient healthcare systems that can effectively withstand the impacts of climate change. This can be achieved by adopting adaptive or resilience-oriented approaches, as well as implementing mitigative strategies. To this end, it is recommended to enhance the capacity of healthcare systems, ensure effective and regular risk management at all levels, foster collaboration across multiple sectors, develop action plans, and make both short-term and long-term investments to enhance flexibility.
Conclusion: In conclusion, healthcare systems, being a critical foundation for protecting global citizens, should prioritize the enhancement of social resilience by implementing both mitigative and adaptive measures to combat the challenges posed by climate change.
Methodology: In this investigation, a methodical examination approach was employed to scrutinize investigations on the management of climate change from 2022 to 2023. English publications were sought in databases like Elsevier, Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus. The exploration for publications was executed in two phases. In the initial phase, publications linked to climate change, climate variability, and global warming were sought employing keywords like "Climate change", "Climate variability", and "Global warming". In the subsequent phase, amid these publications, pertinent publications were chosen for examination and evaluation employing keywords like "Health", "Exposure", "Infectious disease", "Mental health", "Compatibility", and "Mitigation".
Findings: Primary healthcare systems play a crucial role in fostering resilience at both individual and community levels. These systems serve as a fundamental structure for safeguarding global citizens through the provision of accessible, cost-effective, responsive, and dependable healthcare services. Upon examining a range of studies, it becomes evident that it is imperative to establish resilient healthcare systems that can effectively withstand the impacts of climate change. This can be achieved by adopting adaptive or resilience-oriented approaches, as well as implementing mitigative strategies. To this end, it is recommended to enhance the capacity of healthcare systems, ensure effective and regular risk management at all levels, foster collaboration across multiple sectors, develop action plans, and make both short-term and long-term investments to enhance flexibility.
Conclusion: In conclusion, healthcare systems, being a critical foundation for protecting global citizens, should prioritize the enhancement of social resilience by implementing both mitigative and adaptive measures to combat the challenges posed by climate change.
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