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Climate Change as a Global Health Crisis

An international team of experts highlights climate change's devastating health impact. The Lancet calls it a global health crisis claiming millions of lives yearly due to policy failures. Consequences include extreme weather, food insecurity, and disease spread.


Climate Change as a Global Health Crisis

An international team of experts has highlighted the devastating impact of climate change on human health, emphasizing the urgent need for immediate action to mitigate it. The journal 'The Lancet' states that climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a global health crisis that claims millions of lives annually due to policy failures and inadequate responses. The health impacts of climate change are widespread and multifaceted. The World Health Organization (WHO) has long warned of the risks associated with climate change, including extreme weather events, food and water insecurity, and the spread of infectious diseases. These factors, which have been exacerbated by climate change, contribute significantly to a sharp increase in mortality rates worldwide.