Warmer Water and Flooding Increase the Risk of Illness and Injury

Abstract

Climate change poses many risks to human health. Some health impacts of climate change are already being felt in the United States. We need to safeguard our communities by protecting people’s health, wellbeing, and quality of life from climate change impacts. Many communities are already taking steps to address these public health issues and reduce the risk of harm.

Resource Type

Factsheet/pamphlet

Author

American Public Health Association (APHA)

Resource URL

https://www.apha.org/~/media/files/pdf/factsheets/climate/warmer_water.ashx

Date

2016

Institution

American Public Health Association

Organization Type

Ngo

Health and Human Impact

Infectious disease

Climate and Environmental Impacts

Flooding Water

Solution

Built environment

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