Climate Change and Public Health

Climate change poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of all Californians as a result of more severe extreme heat and other weather events, a decline in air quality, more frequent wildfires and the spread of communicable and vector-borne diseases. The state is working on the implementation of a public health climate adaptation strategy to minimize health risks due to climate change.

For Adaptation Information:

• Adapting to Climate Change-Public Health

For More information:

• Climate Action for Health: Integrating Public Health into Climate Action Planning
• Urban Heat Island.
• California Department of Public Health Climate Change Resources.
• Climate Action Team Public Health Group and Climate Action Team Public Health Workgroup Meetings

If you have additional questions, contact:

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
916-558-1784