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Extreme rainfall and drought
  • Published Date:
    4/18/16
  • Language:
    English
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    Climate change poses many risks to human health. Some health impacts of climate change are already being felt in the United States. We need to safeguard our communities by protecting people’s health, wellbeing, and quality of life from climate change impacts. Many communities are already taking steps to address these public health issues and reduce the risk of harm.

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    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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