Who is most vulnerable?

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Topic: Climate Change Health Impacts

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Older people and outdoor workers are at elevated risk from heatwaves.

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Key points

  • What health problems can wildfire smoke cause?: Wildfire smoke can lead to respiratory problems and eye irritation.
  • Which organ systems are affected by greenhouse-gas-polluted air?: Heart and lungs are affected, causing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

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Which groups are at elevated risk from heatwaves?

Older people and outdoor workers are at elevated risk from heatwaves.

What health problems can wildfire smoke cause?

Wildfire smoke can lead to respiratory problems and eye irritation.

Which organ systems are affected by greenhouse-gas-polluted air?

Heart and lungs are affected, causing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

Sources

  1. https://camp3.co/test

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