What is the Impact of Climate Change Policies on Epidemiology?
Climate change has profound implications for public health, influencing the distribution and incidence of infectious diseases, heat-related illnesses, and respiratory conditions. Policies aimed at mitigating climate change can thus have significant health benefits. For example, reducing greenhouse gas emissions can lower the prevalence of heatwaves and improve air quality, which positively impacts respiratory and cardiovascular health. Epidemiologists study the health impacts of climate change to advocate for effective climate policies.
