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Centre of Excellence for Climate Change Adaptation
Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi

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Human Health & Climate Change

Protecting public health in a changing climate

Introduction


Climate change alters weather patterns, intensifying extreme events like heatwaves, floods, and droughts, which directly and indirectly threaten human well-being. In India, rising temperatures and shifting monsoons exacerbate vulnerabilities for over 1.4 billion people, particularly the poor and rural communities. These changes strain healthcare systems and amplify existing health disparities.