Climate change is already having a significant impact on human health around the world. Here are some of the key ways climate change is affecting human health.
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Heat waves, storms, floods, and droughts are all becoming more common, these events can lead to death, injuries, and displacement.
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Climate change is making air pollution worse, which can lead to respiratory problems, heart disease, and stroke.
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Changes in precipitation patterns and rising sea levels can lead to more contaminated drinking water, which can cause diarrhoea, vomiting etc.
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Climate change is expanding the range of mosquitoes and other insects that can carry diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika.
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Climate change is disrupting food production systems, which can lead to malnutrition and hunger.
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Climate change can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).