How climate change impacts human health

Direct effects
  • Extreme heat
  • Floods/storms/hurricanes
  • Wildfires
  • Droughts
  • Deforestation
Indirect effects
  • Air pollution
  • Thawing permafrost
  • Water quality/food shortage
  • Ecological change
Social factors
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Public health infrastructure
  • Mobility and conflict status
Health impacts

Affected by age, sex and comorbidities

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Respiratory diseases
  • Aeroallergens
  • Mental health
  • Infectious/vector-borne diseases
  • Injuries
  • Gastrointestinal diseases

Source: Swiss Re Institute