Climate change fosters the spread of diseases
Many of the leading causes of child mortality worldwide—such as malaria, diarrhea, and malnutrition—are sensitive to climatic conditions, including floods and changing temperatures.
Indeed, disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes (malaria, dengue) and ticks (Lyme disease) are now able to reproduce in regions where they previously could not. Stagnant water bodies created by floods and cyclones become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and ticks, which are now found in many northern countries that were once too cold.
Moreover, some factors contributing to climate change—such as emissions from vehicles and factories—have extremely harmful effects on children's health.
For example, deaths caused by asthma, the most common chronic disease among children, will rise significantly unless immediate action is taken.
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