Climate change and human health in Southern Africa

Climate change should not only be understood as an environmental phenomenon, but also as a critical and systemic threat to human health. Scientific evidence indicates that climate change is affecting the essential determinants of health, such as clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food and secure shelter. This ratchets up existing health burdens and creates new ones across the world. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is projected to cause about 250,000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress.

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