Health and Climate Change: Country profile 2017 - Jamaica

Jamaica is one of the largest and most populous islands in the Caribbean, with 1,022 km of coastline and over two and a half million residents. Jamaica has a rich cultural history and diverse tropical geography from the waterfalls of the famous Blue Mountains to the island’s white sand beaches, making it a popular destination for tourism. Like many neighbouring Caribbean states, the Jamaican health system and economy are susceptible to the direct and indirect effects of climate change. Tropical storms, sea level rise, and the changing distribution and outbreaks of vector-borne diseases...