Global warming, primarily driven by the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, has far-reaching and profound impacts on the world. These impacts are already being observed and are expected to intensify in the coming decades if effective mitigation measures are not implemented. Global warming and climate change have significant and extensive impacts on human health. These impacts are both direct and indirect, affecting physical and mental health, and they can vary depending on geographical location, socioeconomic factors, and vulnerability. Global warming (climate change) is expected to have a long-term impact on human health. Due to increasing sea levels, low-lying coastal regions will be flooded, farmlands will be threatened, and the scarcity of freshwater resources will be aggravated. This will cause increased mortal suffering in different corridors of the world. The spread of disease vectors will contribute to high mortality along with heat-related deaths. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph5040204
Here are some of the key ways in which global warming affects human health:
1: Heat-Related Illnesses: As global temperatures rise, heatwaves become more frequent and severe. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and heat cramps, which can be life-threatening diseases and can cause death.
2: Respiratory Problems: Increased levels of air pollution and the proliferation of allergenic
plants due to climate change can deteriorate respiratory diseases like baronial asthma and
allergies. Wildfires, which are becoming more common and intense, release particulate matter
and harmful gases that can exacerbate respiratory issues.
3-Vector-Borne Diseases: Heatwaves changing disease patterns (e.g., the spread of diseases like
Malaria and dengue can have detrimental effects on human health. Susceptible people, such as
Aging people and children are particularly at risk. Climate change can modify the spreading and
behavior of disease-carrying vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks. This can spread
diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and Lyme disease into new areas.
4: Waterborne Diseases: changes in rush patterns can affect water quality and lead to the impurity of drinking water sources. This can increase the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and gastrointestinal infections.
5: Foodborne Diseases: Warmer temperatures can facilitate the growth of foodborne pathogens
and lead to an increase in foodborne illnesses, including those caused by bacteria like Salmonella
and Vibrio.
6: Mental Health: Climate change-related events such as extreme weather events, Impacts:
displacement due to rising sea levels and resource scarcity can lead to stress, anxiety,
depression, and other mental health issues.
7: Food Insecurity: Climate change can disrupt agricultural systems, leading to reduced crop
yields and food shortages. This can result in malnutrition and exacerbate food insecurity,
particularly in vulnerable populations.
8-Injuries and Displacement: Climate change can increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. These events can lead to injuries,
displacement, and mental trauma.
9-Increased Allergies: Rising levels of carbon dioxide can promote the growth of allergenic
plants, leading to an increase in pollen levels. This can worsen disinclinations and respiratory
conditions.
10-Spread of Infectious Diseases: Changes in temperature and precipitation can create
favorable conditions for the survival and transmission of infectious pathogens, including those
responsible for diarrheal disease
Recent Comments