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Your Environment. Your Health.

Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal A flood of problems

Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal

Author(s):
Price S
Year:
2017
Journal:
Texas Medicine. 113 (11): 22-35
Abstract:

Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast in late August. Widespread flooding in the Houston area wiped out thousands of homes and businesses, including countless medical facilities and practices. Although the short-term health concerns may be apparent, longer-term effects associated with stress and environmental issues can be harder to spot.

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Resource Description

Exposure What is this?

weather or climate related pathway by which climate change affects health

    Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Water Quality
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Water Quality: Flood
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Water Quality: Marine/Freshwater Chemical
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, Mental Health and Well-Being
    • Infectious Disease, Mental Health and Well-Being: Waterborne Disease
      • Waterborne Disease: General Waterborne Disease
      Waterborne Disease
    • Infectious Disease, Mental Health and Well-Being: General Mental Health and Well-Being
Resource Type What is this?

format or standard characteristic of resource

    Commentary/Opinion
Special Topic What is this?

related topics that intersect with those captured in other filters

    Health Sector Influence, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population
    • Health Sector Influence, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Low Socioeconomic Status
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