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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Drought response guidance for public health and food industry professionals

Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal

Author(s):
Georgia Water Advisory Group (WAP)
Year:
2007
Publisher:
Georgia Water Advisory Group (WAP) (S.l.)
Abstract:

The current drought in Georgia could potentially impact not only the quantity but the quality of Georgia’s drinking water. The following drought guidance is to be used as a reference for background information as well as recommendations in protecting the health of Georgia citizens during current drought conditions. This Drought Response Guidance document provides information for health care providers on susceptible populations, private well owners, hospitals and health care facilities, restaurant owners, food retailers and processors and is intended for use by Health Officers at the Districts, Local Health Departments, hospitals and primary care providers in communicating the risks associated with the current drought to susceptible populations, private well owners as well as the general public and by the food industry.

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Exposure What is this?

weather or climate related pathway by which climate change affects health

    Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Security, Water Quality, Water Security
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Security, Water Quality, Water Security: Drought
Geographic Feature What is this?

resource focuses on specific type of geography

    General Geographic Feature
Geographic Location What is this?

resource focuses on specific location

    United States
Health Impact What is this?

specification of health effect or disease related to climate change exposure

    Infectious Disease
    • Infectious Disease: Foodborne Disease, Waterborne Disease
      • Foodborne Disease, Waterborne Disease: General Foodborne Disease
      • Foodborne Disease, Waterborne Disease: General Waterborne Disease
      Foodborne DiseaseWaterborne Disease
Resource Type What is this?

format or standard characteristic of resource

    Research Article
Special Topic What is this?

related topics that intersect with those captured in other filters

    Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population: Adaptation Co-Benefit/Co-Harm, Early Warning System, Intervention, Vulnerability Assessment
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population: General Public/Unspecified, Health Professional, Other communication Audience, Specify
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Vulnerable Population: Children, Elderly, Pregnant Women
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