AI Article Synopsis

  • Climate change leads to progressive warming and unpredictable weather patterns, both of which negatively affect human respiratory health.
  • Poor air quality and increased allergens can exacerbate existing respiratory diseases, while climate-induced changes can introduce new health risks through allergens and infection vectors.
  • The findings highlight a significant projected rise in respiratory illness and death globally due to climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated efforts at international, national, and individual levels to address the issue.

Article Abstract

Purpose Of Review: To present an overview of the impact of climate change upon human respiratory health.

Recent Findings: Climate change involves two major types of change. First, there is overall progressive warming. Second, there is increased variability/unpredictability in weather patterns. Both types of change impact negatively upon human respiratory health. Worsening air quality and increased allergens can worsen existing disease. Climate-related changes in allergens and in vectors for infection can cause new disease. Redundant sophisticated studies have projected marked increases in respiratory morbidity and mortality throughout the world as a direct result of climate change. This article summarizes some of those studies.

Summary: The clarity of our vision with respect to the dramatic impact of climate change upon human respiratory health approaches 20/20. The data represent a mandate for change. Change needs to include international, national, and individual efforts.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MCP.0000000000000656DOI Listing

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