JAMA Clinical Reviews
Climate Change and Health: A New JAMA Series
Feb 8, 2024
Climate scientists and authors Kristie L. Ebi and Jeremy J. Hess discuss the impacts of climate change on human health, including altered weather patterns, extreme weather events, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, and food security. They emphasize the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and highlight the hidden indirect effects of climate change on health. The podcast also explores strategies to mitigate the health impacts, challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change in the healthcare sector, and the importance of adaptation and mitigation efforts for health equity.
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- Climate change can directly impact human health through extreme weather events and the increased prevalence of infectious diseases and respiratory diseases.
- Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on human health requires strategies such as adaptation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and investing in robust health systems.
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Climate Change and Human Health
Climate change can affect human health through various climate-sensitive health outcomes such as extreme weather events, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, and food security issues. One specific example discussed is the heat dome event in the Pacific Northwest in 2021, which led to excess deaths, increased morbidity, and overwhelmed healthcare systems. The podcast also mentions shifts in the ecology of diseases like dengue fever and the earlier start and prolonged duration of the pollen season, resulting in allergic respiratory disease symptoms. These changes highlight the direct connection between climate change and adverse health impacts.
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