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Climate Change: Impact on Health

Overview

Climate change is a significant threat to human health, impacting us directly and indirectly. Extreme weather events, worsened air quality, and water contamination are direct results. Indirectly, it affects food security, increases the spread of diseases carried by insects, and takes a toll on mental health. These impacts are unevenly distributed, with vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and low-income communities facing heightened risks.

Heat Related Illnesses & Disease

Ebooks

For more ebooks on climate change-related health issues, search the keywords "climate change" AND "health" in the Library Search box.  

Videos

For more videos on climate change, search "climate change" in Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints database. 

Public Health Response

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Health Equity

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