Quantifying the Impact of Climate Change on Human Health

• 2024

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• Shyam Bishen; Sam Glick

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The report explains how climate change affects human health. It describes the risks of floods, droughts, heat waves, storms, wildfires, and rising sea levels. These events can cause diseases and deaths. By 2050, they might lead to 14.5 million deaths and cost $12.5 trillion globally. The report suggests building stronger healthcare systems to handle these challenges by focusing on prevention and recovery strategies like early warning systems and public-private partnerships for better preparedness against climate-related health issues.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Environmental Health; Natural Disasters; Public Health; Global Health; Climate Change

Institutions: World Economic Forum

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