Intersecting vulnerabilities in human biology: Synergistic interactions between climate change and increasing obesity rates.
Theresa E GildnerStephanie B LevyPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2020)
Few policy makers appear to be considering how interventions can be designed to simultaneously address the medical burden posed by increasing obesity rates and climate change. Anthropological research is well situated to address this need in a nuanced and culturally-sensitive way; producing research that can be used to support community resilience, promote holistic well-being, and improve health outcomes.
Keyphrases
- climate change
- healthcare
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- high fat diet induced
- type diabetes
- mental health
- endothelial cells
- weight gain
- human health
- public health
- physical activity
- induced pluripotent stem cells
- cancer therapy
- skeletal muscle
- drug delivery
- body mass index
- depressive symptoms
- risk assessment