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A child at a climate demonstration in Juneau, Alaska. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than adults. The World Health Organization estimated that 88% of the existing global burden of disease caused by climate change affects children under five years of age. [1]
Typically pollutants irritate the respiratory system and trigger respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis that make it difficult for them to go outside. During air stagnation events, it is recommended for children, elders, and people with pre-existing health conditions, to stay inside as much as possible and stay hydrated. [8]
[5] [6] Shortly afterwards, on 22 September 2021, for the first time since 2005, [7] the WHO, after a systematic review of the accumulated evidence, adjusted their air quality guidelines whose adherence "could save millions of lives, protect against future diseases and help meet climate goals". [8] [1]
Children, seniors and individuals suffering respiratory or heart diseases should reduce sustained and high-intensity outdoor exercises. 151-200 Level 4 Moderately Polluted Sensitive individuals will experience more serious conditions because the air is moderately polluted. The hearts and respiratory systems of healthy people may be affected.
Climate change and increasing temperatures will also impact the health of wildlife animals as well. Specifically, climate change will impact wildlife disease, specifically affecting "geographic range and distribution of wildlife diseases, plant and animal phenology, wildlife host-pathogen interactions, and disease patterns in wildlife". [96]
Overall climate is more determinate of tick population and daily weather has a subtle effect on the spread of tick-borne disease. Being mindful of daily weather patterns and vigilantly avoiding exposure to ticks reduces human exposure to Lyme disease. [5] Lyme disease number of cases reported by county 2007 Peak summer weather July 2007. Warm ...
Temperatures lower than 16 °C (61 °F) with humidity above 65% were associated with respiratory hazards including allergies. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] The WHO's 2018 guidelines give a strong recommendation that a minimum of 18 °C (64 °F) is a "safe and well-balanced indoor temperature to protect the health of general populations during cold seasons".
Solid fuel use, such as biomass or coal used for cooking and heating emit pollutants that contribute to acute lower respiratory infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. Lack of household management, such as screening, pesticides , and bed nets leads to significant levels of malaria today.