Effects of Climate Change on Health

In the U.S., public health can be affected by disruptions of physical, biological, and ecological systems, including disturbances originating here and elsewhere. This webpage, developed by the Centers for Disease Control, provides information and tools on the health effects of climate change.

The webpage offers links that describe specific ways the following topics can affect our health.

• Air Pollution
• Allergens and Pollen
• Food Security
• Food and Waterborne Diarrheal Disease
• Mental Health and Stress-Related Disorders
• Pollen and Your Health
• Precipitation Extremes
• Temperature Extremes
• Vectors
• Wildfires