Date of Award

January 2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Department

School of Public Health

First Advisor

Robert Hecht

Abstract

The Caribbean exists on the frontlines of climate change, and many climate-related threats are already felt throughout the region and projected to worsen in the coming decades. A critical climate-related threat is that of waterborne diseases, as extreme weather events, sea level rise, and temperature increases are shown to contribute to potable water inaccessibility and a more favorable environment for pathogen proliferation and transmission. The complexity of this challenge calls for increased regional and inter-sectoral collaboration in both preparedness and response efforts. Countries and territories across the Caribbean are currently displaying variable yet marked interest in One Health, yet there is still substantial work to be done in regard to data collection, utilization, guideline and policy development, and action plan implementation. A review of existing literature is complemented with key informant interviews to prioritize the opinions and expertise of individuals working on-the-ground in the Caribbean region in fields related to climate and health.

Comments

This thesis is restricted to Yale network users only. It will be made publicly available on 05/10/2025

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