ABSTRACT
The health risks associated with climate change, however, also depend on a number of other factors, such as globalization, migration, and economic development, that may again influence each other. The great amount and complexity of health risks that can be associated with climate change can be overwhelming at first sight. Primary climate change related health risks are direct consequences of climate change. They often have an immediate impact on people’s health and can be very dangerous, especially for elderly people. Climate change can lead to more frequent and severe instances of extreme temperature, as heatwaves and cold spells have demonstrated in recent years. Heatwaves and extremely cold weather both can have severe effects on humans’ well-being. Climate change contributes to higher temperatures in various regions across the globe, which is likely to result in increasing levels of urban air pollutants since they are sensitive to rising temperatures.
