Abstract: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health

Abstract:
Climate change is one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century. Its effects are already being observed through rising temperatures, extreme weather events, the shifting range of infectious diseases, and the exacerbation of chronic illnesses. This article reviews the main pathways through which climate change affects human health, explores biological and socio-economic vulnerability factors, and proposes strategic responses in the context of clinical epidemiology and public health. Addressing climate change requires coordinated, multisectoral action rooted in equity and resilience.