Climate/Weather

Climate/Weather

What are the effects of climate and weather on health?

Climate change, including major changes in temperature, sea level rise, and rainfall, can impact our health in many ways:  

  • Greater frequency and severity of extreme weather such as downpours, floods, droughts, and storms can lead to injury, illness, displacement of people, and worsening of chronic illness.  
  • More wildfires, smog, pollen, and mold can lead to asthma and allergy attacks.  
  • More extreme heat outside can lead to heat-related illness including dehydration, heat cramps, heat stroke, and even death.  
  • Longer warm seasons and precipitation changes can lead to more vector-borne disease. 

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Virginia Department of Health
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Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219 

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Last Updated: December 27, 2024