Perú, cambio climático y enfermedades no trasmisibles: ¿Dónde estamos y a dónde vamos?

Translated title of the contribution: Peru, climate change and non-communicable diseases: ¿Where are we and where are we headed?

José L. Avilez, Janina Bazalar, Diego Azañedo, J. Jaime Miranda

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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 contributionPeru, climate change and non-communicable diseases: ¿Where are we and where are we headed?
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)143-148
Number of pages6
JournalRevista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
Volume33
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016
Externally publishedYes

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