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The 2023 Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report highlights how climate change intensifies and increases the frequency of extreme weather. This page provides key takeaways from the HECC report, specifically on the hazard: heat.
Severe weather can lead to increased aggressive behaviour and domestic violence, making climate change a concern for community safety as well as the environment.
Those with pre-existing health conditions may be at increased risk of mental health impacts associated with extreme weather.
This study showed high levels of stress in more than one third of diabetes mellitus (DM) patients
Some mental health medications increase sensitivity to hot weather, which is increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, impacting wellbeing.
Concern about climate change and extreme weather events are already contributing to a number of common mental health conditions.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Some occupational groups may be at increased risk of mental health impacts associated with extreme weather.
This section looks at climate change communication, its emotional impacts and the support options.
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