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Climate change is altering the geographic range and seasonality of some insects that can carry diseases, for example Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that is the vector for dengue transmission. Global climate change has increased the occurrence of some infectious diseases. Infectious diseases whose transmission is impacted by climate change include, for example, vector-borne diseases like dengue ...
Chen points to sleep issues as a potential cause for the mental health impacts of climate change. “When we have very hot days, you probably won't get a good sleep if you don't have air ...
The UK has developed its third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) to adapt to climate change. Examples of the approach the UK is taking to adapt include building flood defences to protect against rising sea levels, planning for more green spaces to reduce the urban heating effect, and building infrastructure to withstand the effects of ...
The effects of climate change on human health are profound because they increase heat-related illnesses and deaths, respiratory diseases, and the spread of infectious diseases. There is widespread agreement among researchers, health professionals and organizations that climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. [163 ...
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]
Physical health and mental health have a reciprocal relationship, so any climate change related effect that affects physical health can potentially indirectly affect mental health too. [31] In several parts of the world, climate change significantly impacts people's financial income, for example, by reducing agricultural output.
Mental health and physical health are largely intertwined, so any climate change-related effects on physical health can directly affect mental health. [24] Environmental disruption, such as the loss of bio-diversity , or even the loss of environmental features like sea-ice , cultural landscapes, or historic heritage can also cause negative ...
Climate change adaptation is the process of adjusting to the effects of climate change. These can be both current or expected impacts. [1] Adaptation aims to moderate or avoid harm for people, and is usually done alongside climate change mitigation. It also aims to exploit opportunities. Humans may also intervene to help adjust for natural ...