Assessment of human health vulnerability to climate variability and change in Cuba
Autor(es): Ortiz Bulto, Paulo Lazaro; Perez Rodriguez, Antonio; Rivero Valencia, Alina; Leon Vega, Nicolis; Diaz Gonzalez, Manuel; Perez Carrera, Alina
Resumo: In this study we assessed the potential effects of climate variability and change on population health in Cuba. We describe the climate of Cuba as well as the patterns of climate-sensitive diseases of primary concern, particularly dengue fever. Analyses of the associations between climatic anomalies and disease patterns highlight current vulnerability to climate variability. We describe current adaptations, including the application of climate predictions to prevent disease outbreaks. Finally, we present the potential economic costs associated with future impacts due to climate change. The tools used in this study can be useful in the development of appropriate and effective adaptation options to address the increased climate variability associated with climate change. Key words: climate change, climate indices, climate variability, human health, impacts.
Palavras-Chave: Climate change; Climate indices; Climate variability; Human health; Impacts
Imprenta: Environmental Health Perspectives, v. 114, n. 12, p. 1942-1949, 2006
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1289/ehp.8434
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Infectious diseases ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2006
