Climate Variability and Change and Their Potential Health Effects in Small Island States: Information for Adaptation Planning in the Health Sector

Small island states are likely the countries most vulnerable to climate variability and long-term climate change. Climate models suggest that small island states will experience warmer temperatures and changes in rainfall, soil moisture budgets, prevailing winds (speed and direction), and patterns o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ebi, Kristie L., Lewis, Nancy D., Corvalan, Carlos
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 2006
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1764155/