Figure 1. Examples of climate impacts on human health
Note: This figure demonstrates specific examples of the impact of climate change on human health. These effects could occur at
local, regional, or national scales.
Source: USGCRP. (2016). The impacts of climate change on human health in the United States: A scientific assessment. Figure ES1. Washington, DC: U.S.
Global Change Research Program. Retrieved from https://health2016.globalchange.gov/
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