Climate change, including major changes in temperature, sea level rise, and rainfall, can impact our health in many ways. Extreme weather like floods, droughts, and major storms can lead to:
- injury
- illness
- displacement of people
- worsening of chronic illness
More wildfires, smog, pollen, and mold can lead to asthma and allergy attacks.
More extreme heat outside can put you at risk for:
- dehydration
- heat cramps
- heat stroke, and even death.
Longer warm seasons and precipitation changes can lead to more vector-borne disease.
Contact Us
Virginia Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
Virginia Department of Health
P.O. Box 2448
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219