Are we ready to tackle the threats posed by climate change?

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Title: Are we ready to tackle the threats posed by climate change?
Authors: Jahanpanah, Anita, Mohtadi, Dorrin, Farahani, Atefeh, Aghebat-Bekheir, Saeed, Abdollahi, Mohammad
Source: Public Health & Toxicology; 2025, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p1-4, 4p
Subject Terms: CLIMATE change, PUBLIC health, RESPIRATORY diseases, HAZARDS, COMMUNICABLE diseases, PHARMACEUTICAL industry, CARDIOVASCULAR diseases, PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
Abstract: The article focuses on the significant impacts of climate change on human health, highlighting various health risks associated with rising global temperatures and environmental changes. It discusses how climate change contributes to the spread of infectious diseases, exacerbates respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, and increases the incidence of gastrointestinal and neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, the article addresses the implications of climate change on pharmaceutical usage and product stability, noting that environmental factors can affect drug efficacy and safety. The authors emphasize the need for strategies to enhance healthcare resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution to mitigate these health impacts. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on the significant impacts of climate change on human health, highlighting various health risks associated with rising global temperatures and environmental changes. It discusses how climate change contributes to the spread of infectious diseases, exacerbates respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, and increases the incidence of gastrointestinal and neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, the article addresses the implications of climate change on pharmaceutical usage and product stability, noting that environmental factors can affect drug efficacy and safety. The authors emphasize the need for strategies to enhance healthcare resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution to mitigate these health impacts. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:27328929
DOI:10.18332/pht/207213