Environtmental and Global Health

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Climate change poses the greatest threat to human health in the twenty-first century, says a joint article in the British medical journal The Lancet and scientists from University College London (UCL). Global warming brings with different patterns of infection and new ranges of insect-borne diseases. In addition, the report will cause more deaths from heat waves. Also at risk is the supply of clean water and food, which could result in as many cases of malnutrition and diarrheal diseases.

Furthermore, man is more prone to extreme weather events like hurricanes. “Climate change is a health issue that affects billions of people. It is not just an environmental issue, which revolves around the polar bear or logging, “said professor
UCL Anthony Costello.

The effects will be felt worldwide. And not in the distant future but in the course of our lives and the lives of our children. Costello noted that scientists are pressing for quick action against the emission of greenhouse gases and deforestation of tropical forests. He has also argued that health authorities, politicians and scientists must work closely to limit the negative effects of climate change on health.