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      Public Health Threats of Climate Change

      The damage caused by climate change doesn’t just stop with damage to the environment. Climate change also can cause significant damage to human health. Climate change directly and indirectly affects our health in several major ways.

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      Milena Bimpong

      Jan 12, 2023 • Updated Feb 21, 2024 • 3 min read
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      Public Health Threats of Climate Change

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