THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HUMAN HEALTH

Abstract

Today, the change of the climate in the world affects the atmosphere, the world itself and all living things on it. Among the most important environmental and economic problems of our time, climate change, which is at the forefront, has become an extremely complex and vital problem that has negative effects on every aspect of life, especially in the geographical area where we live. Humans are directly exposed to sudden changes in temperature, humidity, the effects of sea level and sudden changes in severe weather events due to climate change and are indirectly affected by changes in water quality, food quality, ecosystem, agriculture, industry, settlements and economy. Climate change not only affects ecosystems, social and economic life and land use, but also directly and/or indirectly influences human health. This also brings risks such as different kinds of illnesses and diseases, epidemic diseases that can occur suddenly and exposure to extreme hot weather waves. Deaths due to warm waves, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and circulatory system diseases, food-water illnesses-vector illnesses, infectious diseases, mental health and social wellness issues, nutrition and vulnerable community influences are some of the health problems that arise as a result of climate change. Key Words: Global Climate Change, Health, Health Effects