The health impacts of climate change-related toxic exposure are diverse and far-reaching. Respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be exacerbated by increased air pollution. Waterborne diseases may become more prevalent due to contamination of water supplies. Furthermore, the spread of certain vector-borne diseases, like malaria and dengue fever, can be influenced by climate-driven changes in the habitats of disease-carrying insects.
