Implications for human health of global ecological changes.
Comparatively little attention has been given to the health implications of global ecological changes on human health, with the exception of concern over ozone depletion leading to an increased frequency of ultraviolet irradiation-induced skin cancer and cataracts. The implications for human health of five large-scale ecological disruptions were explored: climate change (greenhouse effect), ozone depletion, acid precipitation, transregional pollution, and demographic changes. Limitations of presently available data and the uncertainty of current interpretations of apparent trend is emphasized. Rigorous assessment of the effects of these changes and the response required from public health professionals is needed. This overview provides a point of departure.
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Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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D015258:Acid Rain / Q000009:adverse effects; D002980:Climate; D003710:Demography; D004463:Ecology; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D010126:Ozone
D015258:Acid Rain; D010126:Ozone