Climate change, urban health, and the promotion of health equity

PLoS Med. 2018 Jul 24;15(7):e1002621. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002621. eCollection 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Jerald Fagliano and Ana Diez Roux discuss the challenges of climate change in an urban environment, but also opportunities for healthier lifestyles and green spaces.

MeSH terms

  • Climate Change*
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Environmental Pollution / adverse effects*
  • Health Equity*
  • Health Status Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Protective Factors
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Urban Health*

Grants and funding

The authors received no specific funding for this work.