Extreme weather poses threat to people's health

Climate change is emerging as one of the most severe threats to humanity, with intensifying global warming leading to more frequent and extreme weather events, causing water and food scarcities, disrupting the natural and social systems that underpin human health, exacerbating inequality, and hindering economic growth.

There is growing a concern that the extreme weather could result in a great number of climate refugees, potentially triggering political instability and even armed conflicts.

The impacts of climate change on human health are complex and diverse, which can be broadly categorized into direct and indirect effects on people's health and well-being, and healthcare systems.