... tropics and savannahs toward higher latitudes. These altered environmental states change the living conditions of microbial vectors (organisms and animals) that transmit diseases, and will lead to specific health problems, ranging from increases in infectious diseases to problems due to heat stress, among others. With many countries edging toward greenhouse gas emission constraints, it clear that any ... rising levels of asthma, especially during the first three years of a child's life [Wahn et al., 1997]. Pollutant gases are directly linked to worsening pulmonary health. Von Mutius [200...

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... same time the condition of the planet itself was declining, according to many observers. From this perspective, the leading "health care" issue of the 21st century may well be the health of our environment. The following article will briefly summarize some of the key environmental issues that scientists are currently studying. ... levels. Research indicates that carbon dioxide levels in the pre-industrial era were 280 parts per million; today they are 350. One current study forecasts an eventual level of 700. It is proposed that this upward trend will lead to higher average temperatures...

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