Climate Change: An Emergent Issue of Public Health in Peru

Abstract

One of the most known effects of climate change is the increase in temperature of the Earth’s surface as well as its atmosphere. Scientific studies have shown that the rise in overall temperature and weather variability occurs through the emission of toxic gases as a result of activities such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), climate change affects important determinants of health: clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, and safe shelter.