4.14 Human Health

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Allergens

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Vectorborne Diseases

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Waterborne Diseases

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Mental Health

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Food Insecurity

Answer 6

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.