Call for action against health risks of climate change

Prof. Dr. Yeter Uslu, Head of the Department of Health Management at Istanbul Medipol University, has published her digital book titled 'Climate and Sustainable Health,' which addresses the impacts of climate change on human health, and announced that a workshop on sand and dust storms will be held on November 19 as part of COP31.

Citing data from the World Health Organization, Prof. Dr. Uslu shared the projection that approximately 250,000 people could lose their lives annually due to climate change-related causes between 2030 and 2050. Uslu stated that this risk is not limited to seasonal diseases and that health systems must be addressed with a holistic approach.

The digital book, made available for free access by Istanbul University Press, covers topics such as health policies, health economics, artificial intelligence, and health in the digital age. Uslu expressed that taking precautions through early warning systems and scientific projections before diseases emerge will both protect human health and reduce costs.

The relationship between climate change and health will be detailed in a workshop to be held on November 19 as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31. The workshop, which will focus on the health impacts of sand and dust storms, aims to involve policymakers and urban planners.