title: [Role of the health sector in climate change].
abstract: This article compiles the conclusions and results of several studies conducted by global and intergovernmental organizations involved in the research and promotion of policies and strategies for a successful and efficient management of the negative effects of climate change in public health. It is also a call for awareness the health community regarding their protagonist and strategic role to be assumed in relation to this global phenomenon which requires the coordinated cross-sectoral and inter-institution collaboration to achieve true social and environmental resilience.
authors.forename: Tania Burstein
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Roda
mesh_terms: D057231:Climate Change; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health