Ali, S, Williams, O orcid.org/0000-0002-7144-8780, Chang, O et al. (3 more authors) (2020) Mental health in the Pacific: Urgency and opportunity. Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 61 (3). pp. 537-550. ISSN 1360-7456
Abstract
The Pacific region faces a significant and growing burden of noncommunicable diseases and mental disorders. An emerging issue is the increasing overlap between physical and mental health conditions, which are often the result of interactive effects and lead to more severe consequences. In addition, climate change is amplifying health risks, as it poses both physical and existential threats to Pacific Island communities. The sustainable development agenda provides a holistic opportunity to address these issues; key elements include improving health surveillance and strengthening health systems, within a multisectoral approach, in order to work towards achieving Healthy Islands.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | climate change, mental health, multimorbidity, noncommunicable diseases, Pacific, Sustainable Development Goals |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Politics & International Studies (POLIS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 26 May 2023 13:44 |
Last Modified: | 26 May 2023 13:44 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/apv.12286 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:198334 |