Scientific Studies Highlight Climate Change's Impact on Public Health
Scientific Studies Highlight Climate Change's Impact on Public Health
US · Published Feb 15, 2026
Scientific studies confirm climate change significantly increases public health risks, including heat-related deaths.
Heat-related deaths in the U.S. have more than doubled between 1999 and 2023, linked to human-caused climate change.
Experts emphasize recognizing climate change as a public health threat, connected to waterborne infections, mental health, and nutrition challenges.
Climate change risks public health, says studies
Scientific studies have consistently demonstrated that climate change poses substantial risks to public health, contradicting assertions made by some political figures. Numerous studies have documented the growing dangers associated with climate change, including a surge in heat-related fatalities and illnesses. According to a report by PBS, the scientific community has amassed thousands of studies highlighting the adverse effects of climate change on human health.
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