Climate Change and Public Health: A Growing Emergency 🌍🔥

The International Academy of Public Health (IAPH) recognizes climate change as one of the biggest threats to global health in the 21st century. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental disruptions are increasing the spread of infectious diseases, reducing food security, and worsening air quality. 🌱 How Does Climate Change Affect Health? 🔴 Heatwaves & Extreme Weather – More frequent and intense heatwaves cause heat-related illnesses, while hurricanes, floods, and wildfires displace communities and strain healthcare systems. 🦟 Vector-Borne Diseases – Rising temperatures expand the habitats of disease-carrying mosquitoes, increasing the risk of malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. 🌫 Air Pollution & Respiratory Issues – Poor air quality contributes to millions of premature deaths annually due to conditions like asthma and lung disease. 🚰 Water & Food Insecurity – Droughts and floods disrupt agriculture, leading to malnutrition and food shortages. 💡 What Can Be Done? ✅ Strengthening climate-resilient health systems ✅ Reducing carbon emissions and air pollution ✅ Enhancing early warning systems for climate-related health risks ✅ Promoting sustainable policies and individual actions At IAPH, we are committed to educating and empowering public health professionals to tackle climate-related health challenges through research, advocacy, and innovative solutions. 🌍 A healthier planet means healthier people. Let’s act now! #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Sustainability #IAPH