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. 2018 Jul 24;15(7):e1002621.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002621. eCollection 2018 Jul.

Climate change, urban health, and the promotion of health equity

Jerald A Fagliano  1 , Ana V Diez Roux  1
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Climate change, urban health, and the promotion of health equity

Jerald A Fagliano et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Jerald Fagliano and Ana Diez Roux discuss the challenges of climate change in an urban environment, but also opportunities for healthier lifestyles and green spaces.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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