health impacts of global environmental change

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2 most significant issues

climate change and ozone depletion

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

197 states and EU

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purpose of montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone

to phase out the production of the chemicals that destroy ozone

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number of years the ozone will need to recover

50

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cataracts

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

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number of people who become blind from cataracts each year

12-15 million

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what increases risk of cataracts

exposure to uv light

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most common cause of cancer in uk

skin cancer

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risk factors of skin cancer

  1. exposure to sun (UV)

  2. outdoor working

  3. being fair skinned

  4. age and family history

  5. radiotherapy

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number of additional deaths caused by climate change 2030-2050

250,000

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health impacts of climate change

thermal stress, vector borne diseases and diarrhoea

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