According to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit there are significant health risks posed by climate change in Northumberland.
Their report identifies populations more likely to be impacted and provides recommendations on building adaptive capacity to reduce the associated health risks.
The report says climate change will bring extreme temperatures, extreme weather, poor air quality, vector-borne diseases, food and water safety concerns, and an increase in solar ultraviolet radiation.
Action is required from multiple sectors, including healthcare, environmental agencies, community organizations, and policymakers, to address the identified vulnerabilities and implement strategies to protect health.
To read the complete Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report you can visit Climate Change – Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (hkpr.on.ca).
Written by Joseph Goden
