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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Climate
  1. Climate Change (National Library of Medicine)  
    Climate is the average weather in a place over a period of time. Climate change is major change in temperature, rainfall, snow, ... by natural factors or by human activities. Today climate changes are occurring at an increasingly rapid rate. ...
  2. Air Pollution (National Library of Medicine)  
    Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. Car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores may be suspended ...
  3. Environmental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Our environment affects our health. If parts of the environment, like the air, water, or soil become polluted, it can lead to health problems. For example, ...
  4. Global Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... populations with immediate and long-term health problems. Climate change and not enough access to food and ...
  5. Heart Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is heart disease? Heart disease is a general term that includes many types of heart problems. It's also called cardiovascular disease, which means ...
  6. Malaria (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... mostly a problem in developing countries with warm climates. If you travel to these countries, you are ...
  7. Mosquito Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... spreading to the United States. One factor is climate change, which makes the conditions in some parts ...
  8. Raynaud's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... other diseases, or certain medicines. People in colder climates are more likely to develop Raynaud's. It is ...
  9. Winter Weather Emergencies (National Library of Medicine)  
    What kinds of problems can severe winter weather cause? Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Staying safe and ...