The groundbreaking and far - reaching educational recommendations for climate change and health curricula aim to expand the numbers of health professionals equipped to recognize and respond to the health challenges of a warming climate, including deadly heat waves, flooding, air pollution, and wildfires; greater spread of disease vectors like ticks and mosquitos; and growing food and
drinking water insecurity.
Not exact matches
The Asian region also faces a range of climate impacts, including extreme heat, imperiled
drinking water resources, and accelerated sea - level rise, which can lead to widespread population displacement, food
insecurity, and costly damage to coastal cities and towns.
Major vulnerabilities induced from climatic hazards include human displacement,
drinking water shortages, reduced agricultural productivity and food
insecurity, loss of livelihoods, health hazards, energy crises, and disasters.