2022, Volume 16, Issue 1

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13044/699

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Przeglądanie 2022, Volume 16, Issue 1 według Temat "climate change"
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    Eco-epidemiology of infectious diseases and climate change
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-02-27) Gill, Gurkeerat
    Climate change is causing weather conditions to abruptly change and is directly impacting the health of humans. Due to climate change, there is an upsurge in conditions suitable for infectious pathogens and their carriers to survive and multiply. Infections that were eliminated decades ago are regaining their grounds among humans. Climate change is increasing the possibility of new outbreaks for these vector-borne, airborne, or waterborne infections. While adverse impacts of these outbreaks are only subject to the predictions, nevertheless, it is certain that these outbreaks will affect health status, mortality status and economy at local and international levels. However, these threats may be minimized if national and international public health departments would be willing to implement research- and evidence-based advanced preparedness strategies. This scientific review aims to explore how climate change is facilitating the spread of vector-borne (tick-borne encephalitis, dengue, West Nile virus, leishmaniasis), airborne (by weather conditions like storms), and waterborne infectious diseases (due to floods and droughts) and is triggering new outbreaks among humans.
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    The role of nurses in addressing health effects of climate change and wildfires
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-01-03) Baykara Mat, Seda Tugba
    The present study reviews existing evidence regarding the role of nursing in responses to climate change and wildfires caused by climate change, with the aim of enhancing nurses’ awareness about these issues. A total of 21 studies published between 2014 to 2021 and written in English or Turkish were included in the review. Analysis focused on the role of nursing in lessening negative impacts from climate change and wildfires. There is evidence to suggest that nurses can significantly assist with the prevention and alleviation of the effects of climate change and wildfires. Based on these findings, it is recommended that nurses take an active role in reducing likely risks and responding effectively when needed. The importance of flexible and proactive health systems that can predict needs during emergencies is also highlighted. Nurses should lead the way in designing national and international policies on emergencies and disasters, making suggestions, and contributing to national emergency response plans, management of human resources, and the continuity of basic care services.