Increasing health risks from heatwaves as climate changes, experts warn
(WorldNews Health)

British pensioners are increasingly at risk from the growing threat of heatwaves as the climate changes, health experts have warned. And children are particularly at risk from air pollution, mostly caused by transport and burning coal, which stunts their lung development and has lifelong impacts on physical and mental health. But taking action to tackle climate change is “sensible� to deliver public health and economic benefits and relieve pressure on the NHS. Sorry, this content isn`t available on your device. The 2019 Lancet Countdown On Health And Climate Change report from 35 global institutions examines 41 indicators up to the present day across areas including the impacts...