Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Holly Levine
Abstract
Changes to the Earth’s biophysical system will extend and exacerbate the rates of vector-borne infectious disease, non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and lung disease, and mental health disorders. Developing nations face the greatest burden of climate sensitive human health impacts while also having the lowest capacity to adapt to these changes. Addressing these global ethical challenges cannot be accomplished without supporting organizations like UNEP or the IPCC. However, these organizations cannot achieve global sustainability alone. Human beings collectively taking responsibility for climate change will be vital to this process.
Identifier
SC11.PAS.2018.Kriett.CJ
Recommended Citation
Kriett, Cole James, "Climate Change: Human Health, the Developing World and the Global Response" (2018). Theses and Graduate Projects. 376.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/376