Health Impacts of Carbon Emissions Environmental pollution causes various diseases in all living organisms Carbon emissions have extensive and multiple health consequences that pose grave risks to global public health. As aforementioned , the carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion are the main sources of pervasive global air pollution, steadily rising global temperatures, and aggravating climate-sensitive diseases. These negative consequences have immediate and long-term health impacts, which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people, especially children, the elderly, and inhabitants of low-income communities. This section delves into the various health impacts of carbon emissions, particularly respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, heat-related health challenges , vector-borne diseases, and mental health concerns. Respiratory and Cardiovascular Illnesses (4.5 mil. annual deaths) Fossil fuel burning affects a heavily impact ...
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