IMPACT OF CLIMATE ON HEALTH: A SURVEY BASED STUDY
Gurkaranveer Kaur, Niharika, Archana Singh, Shahil Bhagat, Yuyudhan Tiwari
Under the Guidance of – Dr. Lakhwinder Singh
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LANGUAGES, BACHELOR OF ARTS
LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY PHAGWARA, PUNJAB(INDIA)-144411
ABSTRACT
Climate change, characterized by a long-term alteration in global or regional weather patterns, poses a significant threat to human health. The change in the climate poses a multifaceted risk to human health. The interplay of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and altered environmental conditions come with a variety of health problems, such as heat-related sickness, exacerbated respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, altered patterns of infectious diseases, disrupted food and water security, and mental health issues. This paper addresses the complex interrelationship between climate change and human health, examining the different influencesof climate change on numerous aspects of well-being. Examining both short-term and longterm impacts, it offers a thorough review of the direct and implied effects of climate change on psychological and physical health. In this research, the random sampling method is used and the survey is conducted on the university population. The data reveals that most of the population surveyed faced numerous physical and psychological health issues. Allergies, heat strokes, colds, asthma, and rashes are the common issues that the majority of the surveyed population go through. The change in the climate also harms the mental health of the sample. People have a lot of trouble concentrating and attending classes. According to research ability to socialize and perform well in academics is also decreased in certain weather conditions. The surveyed population also suggested some ways that they use to mitigate the impact of climate on their health. Awareness, yoga, exercise, staying hydrated, and social support are the most suggested or used ways to fight back against climate change on their levels. This paper also provides insight into the various issues and ways to mitigate them.
KEYWORDS
Climate change, Health, Mental health, skin issues, respiratory health, social support
