Prof Edda Weimann, MD (Child Health), MPH (Health Systems)’s Post

On this World Environment Day, it's important to recognize the significant impact climate change has on our health. As highlighted in a recent article by News9Live, climate change is linked to several diseases. Among these, the risk of hypothyroidism is of particular concern. Changes in temperature and environmental stressors can disrupt thyroid function, leading to a range of health issues. Thyroid medications are already the most prescribed drug in the country, growing at a high 5% CAGR. Could climate change be the sole reason? We doubt it, considering the autoimmune component of hypothyroidism, but it definitely plays a role! https://lnkd.in/ewp9mT6c #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateChange #ThyroidHealth #Hypothyroidism #PalomaHealth #womenshealth

This JAMA Insights in the Climate Change and Health series defines thunderstorm asthma, describes its effects and increased rate of occurrence, and highlights recommendations for improved response during future events. https://ja.ma/3uZHxML

Climate change is impacting human health in multiple ways. Heat-related deaths have increased significantly, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and wildfires have risen, resulting in deaths, injuries, displacements, and mental health problems. Respiratory illnesses are worsening due to increased air pollution caused by wildfires, dust storms, and rising temperatures. Finally, the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus is increasing as disease-carrying insects expand their range with rising temperatures. 

Climate change is impacting human health in multiple ways. Heat-related deaths have increased significantly, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and wildfires have risen, resulting in deaths, injuries, displacements, and mental health problems. Respiratory illnesses are worsening due to increased air pollution caused by wildfires, dust storms, and rising temperatures. Finally, the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus is increasing as disease-carrying insects expand their range with rising temperatures. 

How Climate Change Impacts our Health

Credit to World Economic Forum 5,127,488 followers in LinkedIn July 18, 2024 UN's Chief Heat Officer Explains How to Protect Cities from Extreme Heat https://lnkd.in/gdmvDucM To beat extreme heat in hashtag#cities, we need to focus on 3 things, says the UN’s first Chief Heat Officer. Learn more about the health impacts of climate change in our report: https://lnkd.in/eVzupJJ3 By 2050, climate change is likely to cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report on the impact of global warming on health. Healthcare systems are also predicted to face an additional $1.1 trillion burden due to climate-induced impacts. The analysis identifies floods and droughts as leading causes of climate-related mortality and heat waves as the biggest cause of economic losses. It also forecasts the rise and spread of climate-sensitive diseases like malaria and dengue.

When your body temperature rises by just one degree, you're hit with a fever. Imagine if you couldn't take any medicine to bring it down, and instead, your temperature keeps climbing. This situation would quickly become life-threatening. Now, picture having the solution, the cure, right within your reach, but everyone around you chooses to ignore it. Some might even dismiss your plight, saying, "It's just a fever, you're not really sick." This vivid scenario is not just an analogy; it's a stark reality of what our planet is enduring. A one-degree rise in Earth's temperature, along with the unsustainable agro-industrial sector and unrestrained consumerism has unleashed a series of catastrophic effects: loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, ocean acidification, climate shifts, lands covered with any kind of waste and dire consequences for millions in terms of hunger, diseases, and forced migration. The most unsettling part? The solution lies in our daily choices, in the policies we support, and in the actions we demand from our leaders. Our Earth, our shared home, is running a fever, and it's high time we listen and respond to its distress calls. Let's not wait for the fever to become fatal. The cure isn't just in our hands; it's in our will to change, to advocate for policies that protect our planet, and to make lifestyle choices that contribute to its healing. Every action counts. © FAO/Mirbek Kadraliev #climateaction #climatechange #climatecrisis #sustainable #parisagreement

Climate change has a profound impact on human health, both directly and indirectly. The consequences of climate change can exacerbate existing health problems and create new challenges. For instance climate change contributes to higher levels of air pollution, which can worsen respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Changes in precipitation patterns and rising temperatures can affect water quality, leading to the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera and gastrointestinal infections. Climate change can influence the geographic distribution and seasonality of infectious diseases, affecting their prevalence and transmission dynamics. Adaptation and mitigation strategies are crucial to minimizing the health risks associated with climate change. I encourage us to take time to plant trees, dispose off garbage appropriately, conserve water and adopt green energy. We need to implement policies that promote climate-resilient communities.  A well maintain environment leads to better health and less diseases. Public awareness, education, and international collaboration are essential components of addressing the complex and interconnected challenges posed by climate change to global health. #ClimateChange #PlantTrees #Wellness

Climate change is rapidly changing in Europe and globally bringing extreme weather such as heat waves, floods, wind storms and high levels of pollution. Europe and the world broke an all-time heat record this year as the hottest September ever followed the hottest August and July. Results of research show that in 2022 over 62,000 Europeans died of heat related factors (Ballester et al., 2023). Of course heart diseases patients are one the most sensitive groups of people influenced by the extreme changes in temperature and pollution. Heart disease is the biggest cause of death worldwide - and climate change may be fuelling the risks. Research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation found people with heart failure experienced the most additional deaths when temperatures were extreme (Alahmad et al., 2023). At Amygdala Health we aim to incorporate extreme weather changes into our solution as our users complain that weather changes are really hard to handle in their everyday life. How is your experience with extreme weather changes and your lifestyle? #behaviouralchange #heartdiseases #amygdala #climate #change

#CurrentAffairs World Heart Report: Air Pollution-Related Deaths From Heart Conditions, Obesity, Diabetes Are Growing—And Climate Change Partially To Blame Global rates of death caused by heart conditions, diabetes and obesity due to air pollution significantly increased over the past decade, according to the 2024 World Heart Report, and emissions caused by climate change played a part in exacerbating this. https://brnw.ch/21wKhj4