What Are Some Examples of Environmental Variability Affecting Public Health?
Several examples illustrate how environmental variability impacts public health:
1. Air Pollution: Variations in air quality, often due to traffic, industrial activities, and natural events like wildfires, can lead to respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. Climate Change: Global warming leads to changes in weather patterns, which can affect the distribution of diseases like Lyme disease, as ticks expand their range. 3. Water Quality: Seasonal changes in rainfall and temperature can affect water quality, leading to outbreaks of diseases like leptospirosis and giardiasis.
