Climate change adversely affects health

On April 1, the World Health Organization (WHO) published scientific evidence showing that climate change has had adverse impacts on human health.

WHO says climate change is a global problem and its adverse impact will affect all mankind.

The temperature of the Earth and sea level rise and negative weather events cause diarrhea, malaria, dengue fever ., increasing the spread of infectious diseases.

This impact is particularly significant in poor countries and the most vulnerable populations due to poor health systems and lack of medicines and medical staff .

WHO estimates that up to 150,000 people in low-income countries annually die from the effects of climate change. Southeast Asia accounts for 30% of the world's poor, suffering the most severe consequences of the situation.

Of the 14 million people who die every year in this region, up to 40% die from infectious diseases. Climate change has created ideal conditions for the spread of infections in this area.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the economy of low-income countries depends on agriculture and natural resources, which is seriously adversely affected.

The Asian Development Bank said the economy of Thailand and Indonesia could suffer 6.7% of the gross domestic product (GDP) loss by 2010. Most low-income countries do not have enough resources. and the medical infrastructure needed to cope with climate change outbreaks.

WHO emphasizes strengthening health capacity to protect human health in the context of climate change has become urgent both at the national, regional and global levels.

Effective and sustainable reactions need to assess health risks, act consistently, make financial investments more satisfactory and multilateral coordination. The health sector must play an essential role in reducing climate change and adapting to its adverse effects.