Climate Change and Health
JAMA Medical News
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Alarming Rise of Extreme Flooding and Impact on Health
This chapter explores the alarming increase in extreme flooding events worldwide and the consequences it has on public health, including physical harm, vector-borne diseases, and disruptions in water and sanitation systems. It emphasizes the urgent need to recognize climate change as a health crisis and highlights the importance of physicians and healthcare systems in providing ongoing care during such events.
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