Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health

Enables Readers to Understand and Plan for Increased Floods and Droughts as a Result of Climate Change to protect human health

Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health explains the link between projected changes in frequency, severity and geographical occurrence of hydrometeorological extreme events and climate change, describes related health effects, and outlines new developments in health adaptation and protection options and disaster risk management. The work illustrates technical facts, provides examples of international and national approaches and scientific projects, and covers key issues regarding multi-sectoral collaboration for resilience, disaster preparedness and response, stakeholder involvement, and costs.

The invited authors work throughout a wide range of disciplines (e.g. public health specialists, medical doctors, health economists, and climatologists) and have expertise in climate change and extreme weather events with regard to health effects as well as prevention and response measures. The book is divided into three parts:

The first part outlines the links between climate change, trends in hydrometeorological extreme events, and the effects on human health
The second part deals with specific observed and projected health effects of hydrometeorological extreme events (namely heavy precipitation events, floods, and droughts)
The third part is dedicated to disaster risk management, the multi-hazard approach, and specific measures for flood and drought preparedness and response. It also looks at future needs for health adaptation and mitigation measures

For professionals working in the areas of natural hazards, resilience, human health, hydrology and flood management, Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health serves as a completely comprehensive yet easy-to-understand resource on the predicted increase in floods and droughts due to climate change and how we can plan for and adapt to this uncharted territory to protect human lives and human health. The book if the fifth volume of the Hydrometeorological Extreme Events Series.