There are also other public
health implications: Antibiotics in too low doses may not help a patient fight an infection, but they can be sufficient to
induce resistance in bacteria, and counterfeit painkillers containing fentanyl, a powerful opioid, are a major contributor to the opioid
crisis, according to the DEA.
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.