Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), World Diabetes Foundation
Hyperglycemia and Pregnancy in the Americas
Report
08 May 2015
This is one of two technical background papers prepared as a basis for discussion at the WHO Health and Climate Conference. It provides a brief summary of the available evidence on the health impacts (co-benefits and risks) of climate change mitigation strategies, and an outline of the necessary health sector responses that may contribute to optimizing co-benefits while mitigating risks.