Introduction to Climate Change and Health Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth’s climate system. It is primarily driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, which increase greenhouse gas emissions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of the most significant threats to global health in the 21st century. As temperatures rise and weather patterns become more erratic, the health
