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Climate Effects on Health
Climate change and global warming significantly impact your health. Issues such as respiratory diseases, food shortages, water insufficiency, insect-borne infections, and heat-related deaths are increasinly prevalent.
University Health Services is committed to improving health literacy in relation to climate change. Below, you can explore relevant articles and actions to mitigate climate change and maintain your health.
Learn More About Climate Change
Air Quality and Health
- Air Pollutants & Pulmonary Hypertension | Healio
- Climate Change & Respiratory Health | Healio
- Unfiltered Traffic-Related Air Pollution & Blood Pressure | Healio
- Wildfire & Asthma-Related ED Visits | Med Page Today
Biodiversity and Health
- Biodiversity and Health | World Health Organization
- Alpha-Gal Syndrome & Red Meat | MD Edge
Climate Resiliency
- Chancellor's Lecture Series, Offers Path to Climate Resiliency | UMass Boston News
Climate Action
- Climate Action Sheets | Climate for Health
Mental Health
- Climate & Mental Health | American Psychological Association
- Childhood Mental Health & Climate Change | Harvard School of Public Health
Heat and Health
- Heat & Health | Global Heat Health Information Network
- Heat & Medical Risks | Med Page Today
Staying Healthy Through Climate Change
As climate change continues to impact our environment, it's crucial to take steps to protect your health. Extreme heat, air pollution, and other climate-related factors can exacerbate health issues such as respiratory conditions and heat-related illnesses. Stay informed and proactive by adopting strategies to mitigate these effects.
Keeping Cool
Keeping Cool: Learn ways to stay cool during extreme heat events to prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Keeping Cool | Global Heat Health Information Network
Children's Health
Mental Health: Understand how climate change impacts childhood mental health and strategies to mitigate these effects.
- Childhood Mental Health & Climate Change | Harvard School of Public Health
Respiratory Health
Managing Respiratory Conditions: Learn how climate change exacerbates respiratory conditions and what steps to take for better health management.
- Climate Change & Respiratory Health | Healio
- Respiratory Patients & Climate Change | Med Page Today
Additional Resources
Explore these resources to deepen your understanding and take actionable steps toward climate resiliency and personal health:
- Biodiversity and Health | World Health Organization
- Climate Action Sheets | Climate for Health
- Heat & Health | Global Heat Health Information Network
Stay informed and proactive about the impacts of climate change on your health and the steps you can take to mitigate these effects.