Climate change poses many threats to the health and well-being of many people.
Climate change poses health risks through extreme weather events, causing injuries and fatalities
These events also worsen non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, especially those aggravated by poor air quality and heatwaves.
Other risks include malnutrition, infectious diseases like malaria and dengue.
Climate change also has negative impacts on mental health, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress, particularly for vulnerable populations.
