Strong and equitable health systems can protect the health of populations in the face of known and unexpected stressors . Health and health systems adaptation is feasible where capacity is well developed, and where options align with national priorities and engage local and international communities . Socio-cultural acceptability of health and health systems adaptation is high and there is significant potential for risk-mitigation and social co-benefits where adaptation addresses the needs of vulnerable regions and populations . Microeconomic feasibility and socioeconomic vulnerability reduction potentials are also high , although economic feasibility may pose a significant challenge in low-income settings . However, inadequate institutional capacity and resource availability represent major barriers, particularly for health systems struggling to manage current health risks .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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