CR10Establish climate change and health vulnerability assessments
Progress
Not started
Planning
Implementation
Completed
Purpose
Identify the top climate risks for Halton Region and the Halton Community.
Tasks
What has been done?
12/31/2024
Climate Change and Health in Halton Region Report
The Climate Change and Health in Halton Region Report has been completed. This report assesses the health risks associated with current and projected future climate change variability in the context of existing inequities and the unique sensitivities of Halton residents. The report covers seven key climate related health impact categories of concern: extreme temperature; UV radiation; extreme weather; food- and water-borne illnesses; food systems and food security; air quality; and vector-borne disease. Public Health programs and policies that address current and projected health risk are also identified in the report.
The Climate Change and Health in Halton Region Report has been completed. This report assesses the health risks associated with current and projected future climate change variability in the context of existing inequities and the unique sensitivities of Halton residents. The report covers seven key climate related health impact categories of concern: extreme temperature; UV radiation; extreme weather; food- and water-borne illnesses; food systems and food security; air quality; and vector-borne disease. Public Health programs and policies that address current and projected health risk are also identified in the report.