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Climate change is a current crisis significantly impacting human health through heat-related illnesses, respiratory diseases, and food and water security issues. Vulnerable populations, such as children and low-income communities, are particularly at risk. Urgent global action, including urban planning, healthcare adaptation, and international cooperation, is essential to mitigate these effects and protect human lives.

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Climate change is a current crisis significantly impacting human health through heat-related illnesses, respiratory diseases, and food and water security issues. Vulnerable populations, such as children and low-income communities, are particularly at risk. Urgent global action, including urban planning, healthcare adaptation, and international cooperation, is essential to mitigate these effects and protect human lives.

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Report 3: Climate Change and Its Effects on Human Health

Introduction:
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present crisis with profound effects on
ecosystems, economies, and human health. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather
events, and pollution are exacerbating health issues worldwide.

Understanding Climate Change:


Climate change is driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities such
as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrialization. It leads to global warming, erratic
weather patterns, and ecosystem disruption.

Health Impacts of Climate Change:

1. Heat-Related Illnesses: Heatwaves increase the risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and


cardiovascular strain.
2. Respiratory Diseases: Poor air quality from smog and wildfires aggravates asthma
and bronchitis.
3. Vector-Borne Diseases: Warmer temperatures expand the habitat of disease-carrying
mosquitoes and ticks (e.g., malaria, dengue).
4. Food & Water Security: Droughts and floods impact crop yields and water quality,
leading to malnutrition and gastrointestinal diseases.
5. Mental Health: Displacement, loss of livelihood, and climate anxiety contribute to
depression and PTSD.

Vulnerable Populations:

 Children and elderly


 People in low-income communities
 Residents of coastal and drought-prone regions

Global Case Studies:

 India’s Heatwaves: Increasing fatalities and hospitalizations in Delhi and Rajasthan.


 Pacific Islands: Rising sea levels threaten drinking water and food supply.
 Africa: Malaria spreading to highland regions previously unaffected.

Mitigation and Adaptation:

1. Urban Planning: Green cities, heat-resilient infrastructure, and pollution control.


2. Healthcare Adaptation: Training professionals, building climate-resilient hospitals.
3. Public Awareness: Climate literacy programs and community engagement.
4. International Cooperation: Climate treaties like the Paris Agreement.

Role of Technology:

 AI-based climate modeling


 Satellite tracking of emissions
 Renewable energy solutions
Conclusion:
The health consequences of climate change are far-reaching and inequitable. Tackling this
crisis requires urgent global action, combining sustainable development with climate-
conscious healthcare planning. Protecting the planet is synonymous with protecting human
lives.

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