Climate Change Exposures, Chronic Diseases and Mental Health in Urban Populations: A Threat to Health Security, Particularly for the Poor and Disadvantaged

This report summarizes climate change trends globally and in selected urban areas. It analyses to what extent climate variables and climate change can influence chronic disease and mental health occurrence in populations in different places, with a particular focus on urban settings. The report also highlights gaps in the scientific evidence and provides recommendations for future research of WHO and other entities. Finally, it makes proposals for new research within the WHO urban health activities. The material used in this report is selective, and a full review of all the aspects of this topic would require a more substantial analysis. This was not possible with the limited scope of the project.