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Climate change and nutrition-associated diseases

Climate change has multiple negative effects on global public health; reduced quality and quantity of crops result in increased food and financial insecurities leading to malnutrition (undernutrition and obesity) and diet-related non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascula...

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Published in:Nature reviews. Disease primers 2021-12, Vol.7 (1), p.90-90, Article 90
Main Authors: Fanzo, Jessica C., Downs, Shauna M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Climate change has multiple negative effects on global public health; reduced quality and quantity of crops result in increased food and financial insecurities leading to malnutrition (undernutrition and obesity) and diet-related non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, food systems substantially contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and a shift towards sustainability is required to preserve human and planetary health.
ISSN:2056-676X
2056-676X
DOI:10.1038/s41572-021-00329-3