Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 21, 2016 17:09:58 GMT 12
HEALTH IMPACTS OF CLIMATE ON MAORI UNDERPLAYED
Te Ora Taiao, the New Zealand Climate and Health Council, says the Royal Society's climate risks report overlooks the real health risks to New Zealanders from climate change.
He says the report does recognise the impact on specific groups, and that applies to health as well.
"Those things are going to impact differently on different groups of people and particularly as Maori, having already some of the worst health outcomes in New Zealand, we stand to be affected much more than other groups because of where we live, socioeconomic conditions, cultural practices, and things like that," Dr Jones says.
He says iwi need to play a greater role in identifying the risks to their people and pushing for action……
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTMzOTM.html
Te Ora Taiao, the New Zealand Climate and Health Council, says the Royal Society's climate risks report overlooks the real health risks to New Zealanders from climate change.
He says the report does recognise the impact on specific groups, and that applies to health as well.
"Those things are going to impact differently on different groups of people and particularly as Maori, having already some of the worst health outcomes in New Zealand, we stand to be affected much more than other groups because of where we live, socioeconomic conditions, cultural practices, and things like that," Dr Jones says.
He says iwi need to play a greater role in identifying the risks to their people and pushing for action……
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTMzOTM.html