IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SECURITY IN PAKISTAN CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION
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Global warming, Heat stroke, disease epidemics, community health systems, policies and goals of sustainable development.Abstract
Climate change is one of the biggest world issues with a great impact on people’s health and future sustainable development. The effects of climate change, especially in Pakistan, include increased incidence of heat-related diseases, rising food insecurity, vector-borne diseases, and others.
Novelty Statement: This research work seeks to explore the links between climate change, health impacts and sustainable development in Pakistan with an emphasis on public health assets and food systems.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a cross-sectional survey by administering the questionnaire to 568 participants from Pakistan and running Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through AMOS. The sampling technique used during data collection was stratified random sampling while the questionnaires contained items related to climate change and its impact on public health and food security.
Results and Discussion: The model fit was reasonable with the value of CMIN/DF being at 1. Adjacent values include an average sample value of 255, and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) at 0. 021. As the study establishes, there is an inverse relationship between disease outbreaks and sustainable development performances while food security moderates the link between climate change awareness and development performances. Climate change awareness and sustainable development had a significant moderate effect on the public health infrastructure.
Concluding Remarks: Thus, the study emphasizes the burning issue of integrated public health.
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