4.14 Human Health

As the number of air pollutants increases due to highway traffic, landfills, etc., the number of people diagnosed with asthma increases.

As the growing period for pollen-carrying plants increases due to rising temperatures, prolonged allergy seasons occur.

As the breeding season for mosquitos increases, more mosquito-borne viruses like Malaria and Zika increase.

As the water temperatures increase, the replication of waterborne illnesses increases like Salmonella or E. Coli.

As the intensity of storms increases due to rising temperatures, the disproportionate number of people impacted by home loss, food and power shortages, and stress increases.

As growing periods shorten due to increased flooding or drought and temperature, food prices increase and certain communities have less availability of fresh/healthy food options.