Health and Climate Change

Health and Climate Change intersect at the crossroads of environmental sustainability and public health. The repercussions of climate change pose unprecedented challenges to global well-being. From the exacerbation of infectious diseases due to changing ecological patterns to the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events impacting vulnerable communities, the implications are vast. The rising temperatures contribute to heat-related illnesses, while alterations in ecosystems influence the prevalence of vector-borne diseases. Health professionals, policymakers, and environmental scientists collaboratively strive to address these challenges, recognizing that mitigating climate change is integral to safeguarding the health of current and future generations. Initiatives promoting sustainable practices, resilience, and global cooperation are paramount in this collective effort. Climate change exacerbates air pollution, which has direct implications for respiratory health. Increased concentrations of air pollutants, such as particulate matter and ground-level ozone, contribute to respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Altered climate conditions can affect the incidence and distribution of infectious diseases. This includes the spread of waterborne diseases, changes in the prevalence of foodborne illnesses, and shifts in the timing and geographic range of disease outbreaks.