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Asghari M. Climate change: the biggest challenge of the modern century for workers. tkj 2024; 16 (3) :1-5
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Climate change: the biggest challenge of the modern century for workers
Asghari M[1]
Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health and safety Engineering, School of Public Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
Abstract
Climate change, as the greatest challenge of the century, has widespread effects on workers. These changes can lead to an increase in heat-related diseases, loss of jobs, and economic damage to businesses, change labor migration patterns and a decrease in job productivity. Therefore, considering the fact that climate change is currently and in the future considered one of the most important environmental challenges, long-term forecasting of climate variables to understand the extent of changes and consequently taking necessary measures to reduce the adverse effects of climate change should be of concern to various experts, including environmental science professionals. In this regard, public health experts, in line with their mission (the science of prevention), are seeking and organizing strategies to reduce these harmful effects on the health of communities and workers. Conducting research related to climate change for better preparedness for adaptation to this phenomenon and also reducing the costs of damages caused by these changes is very essential.
Key words: Climate change, Workers, Outdoors, Heat-related illnesses
Asghari M[1]
Associate Professor of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health and safety Engineering, School of Public Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
Abstract
Climate change, as the greatest challenge of the century, has widespread effects on workers. These changes can lead to an increase in heat-related diseases, loss of jobs, and economic damage to businesses, change labor migration patterns and a decrease in job productivity. Therefore, considering the fact that climate change is currently and in the future considered one of the most important environmental challenges, long-term forecasting of climate variables to understand the extent of changes and consequently taking necessary measures to reduce the adverse effects of climate change should be of concern to various experts, including environmental science professionals. In this regard, public health experts, in line with their mission (the science of prevention), are seeking and organizing strategies to reduce these harmful effects on the health of communities and workers. Conducting research related to climate change for better preparedness for adaptation to this phenomenon and also reducing the costs of damages caused by these changes is very essential.
Key words: Climate change, Workers, Outdoors, Heat-related illnesses
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Received: 12.06.2024 Accepted: 13.08.2024
E-mail: asghari2011@gmail.com
Tel: +98 9196155398
Received: 12.06.2024 Accepted: 13.08.2024
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Received: 2024/06/12 | Accepted: 2024/10/31 | Published: 2024/10/31
Received: 2024/06/12 | Accepted: 2024/10/31 | Published: 2024/10/31
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