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Climate Change and the Health of People with Existing Medical Conditions

Type
Literature
Publication
EPA. Climate Change and the Health of People with Existing Medical Conditions. Factsheet. 2016.
Year Published
2016
Organization
EPA
Description

People with existing medical conditions are at increased risk for illness and death from climate change-related impacts on health, including changing exposures to extreme heat, extreme weather events, and poor air quality. Existing medical conditions can make individuals more sensitive to these exposures, increasing the potential for health impacts and worsening symptoms.