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How does climate change impact health and wellness?


Published on 2025-02-07 18:43:10 - MSN
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The video at the provided URL discusses the multifaceted impacts of climate change on health and wellness. It highlights how rising temperatures, increased frequency of natural disasters, and changing weather patterns contribute to various health issues. Key points include the exacerbation of respiratory problems due to worsening air quality from wildfires and pollution, the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue as warmer climates allow disease vectors to thrive in new areas, and the mental health toll from climate-related stress and displacement. Additionally, the video touches on how extreme weather events can lead to physical injuries, food and water scarcity, which in turn can cause malnutrition and dehydration, particularly in vulnerable populations. The narrative also emphasizes the need for public health strategies to adapt to these changing conditions to mitigate the adverse health effects of climate change.

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