health impacts of global environmental change

2 most significant issues

climate change and ozone depletion

number of states in montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone

197 states and EU

purpose of montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone

to phase out the production of the chemicals that destroy ozone

number of years the ozone will need to recover

50

cataracts

health condition which causes the lens of the eye to become opaque, resulting in poor vision

number of people who become blind from cataracts each year

12-15 million

what increases risk of cataracts

exposure to uv light

most common cause of cancer in uk

skin cancer

risk factors of skin cancer

1. exposure to sun (UV)

2. outdoor working

3. being fair skinned

4. age and family history

5. radiotherapy

number of additional deaths caused by climate change 2030-2050

250,000

health impacts of climate change

thermal stress, vector borne diseases and diarrhoea