Seasonal Forecasts Climatic Change and Human Health : Health and Climate Awareness that many key aspects of public health are strongly influenced by climate is growing dramatically driven by new research and experience and fears of climate change and the research needed to underpin policy developments in area is growing rapidly. This awareness has yet to translate into a practical use of climate knowledge by health policy makers. Evidence based policy and practice is the mantra of the health sector. If climate scientists are to contribute effectively to health policy at local and global scales then careful empirical studies must be undertaken a focused on th