Adaptation costs for climate change-related cases of diarrhoeal disease, malnutrition, and malaria in 2030
2008
Costs of Adapting to Climate Change-Related Health Issues
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ebi Kristie L
Primary Institution: ESS, LLC
Hypothesis
How much will it cost to treat additional cases of disease due to climate change in 2030?
Conclusion
The investment needs in the health sector to address climate-sensitive health outcomes are large.
Supporting Evidence
- Climate change is projected to increase the risks of climate-sensitive health outcomes.
- The costs of treating climate change-related health issues in 2030 could be between $4 to 12 billion.
- The largest increases in climate change-attributable cases are projected to be in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Takeaway
Climate change is making people sick, and we need a lot of money to help them in the future.
Methodology
Costs were estimated based on current case numbers, projected risks, and treatment costs under three climate scenarios.
Limitations
The analysis assumed constant annual cases and treatment costs, with limited consideration of socioeconomic development.
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