Ecosystems and human well-being : health synthesis / Core writing team: Carlos Corvalan, Simon Hales, Anthony McMichael.

[Geneva, Switzerland] : World Health Organization, 2005.

iv, 53 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Why do ecosystems matter to human health? -- How have ecosystems changed and what are the health implications? -- What actions are required to address the health consequences of ecosystem change? -- How can priorities be established for actions to address the health consequences of ecosystem change? -- What are the policy implications of the most robust findings and key uncertainties?