Abstract
The world is facing a crisis of noncommunicable diseases alongside a state of climate volatility. Of the total health burden attributable to climate change, 99% will be assumed by developing countries. In light of climate change, Peru’s best opportunity is to create mitigation and adaptation policies focused on developing health co-benefits, which will improve the state of noncommunicable diseases and the climate system. This article presents Peru’s compromises in terms of mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions; identifies public health opportunities for Peru under the Paris Agreement signed in the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21); and makes recommendations for evidence and policy generation for the National Academy of Medicine and the Peruvian government.
Translated title of the contribution | Peru, climate change and non-communicable diseases: ¿Where are we and where are we headed? |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 143-148 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |