Climate change is having direct and indirect impacts on the health and well-being of people. More frequent heat waves, wildfires, flooding and other extreme events driven by climate change are causing new or worsening health conditions and even death. People who live in areas prone to changes in climate and those who are more vulnerable because of their age, health or socio-economic position may be at greater health risk.

Research is needed to further understand the human health implications of the changing climate. The information can be used by individuals to protect their health and by medical and public professionals to develop plans and strategies to prevent or minimize public health impacts from climate change.

On this page:

• Health Effects of Air Pollution Research
• Research on the Impacts of Extreme Events on Human Health
• Research on Long-Term Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health 
• Research on Ecosystem-Mediated Effects on Human Health and Well-being
• Research to Build Environmental Health Literacy to Inform Health Decision Making
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