implications for H+W for climate change

Question 1

rising sea levels H+W

Answer 1

forced relocation of ppl in coastal villages -> displacement -> reduced access to hospitals -> affects ability to get treatment -> not free from disease -> physical H+W

relocating can interfere with social networks of community -> ppl become disconnected from one another -> ineffective communication skills -> social H+W

Question 2

changes in weather patterns H+W

Answer 2

changes in rainfall -> reduced growth of crops -> food scarcity -> stress and anxiety amongst farmers -> mental H+W

extreme temperature changes -> increased intensity of heatwaves -> more breeding ground for mosquitos -> increased rate of malaria -> ppl affected may feel a loss of self -> no sense of purpose -> spiritual H+W

Question 3

extreme weather events H+W

Answer 3

bushfires -> homelessness -> young kids can’t access education that cud of been their safe place -> no sense of belonging -> spiritual H+W

floods -> contaminates water -> clean water is unavailable -> increased water-borne diseases (cholera) -> not free from disease -> physical H+W