How climate change affects our health, both directly and indirectly


The use of jet fuel by commercial aviation is a major contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. — AFP

The determinants of health include genetic, behavioural and social factors; adequate supplies of clean air, water, food and hygienic sanitation; and exposure to microorganisms, toxins and environmental hazards.

Population growth was slow and life expectancy was low until about two centuries ago.

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