Klimawandel bedingt neue Iuftgetragene Gesundheitsrisiken

摘要

Climate change could have various direct and indirect implications for human health. On one hand there is reason for concern that, as a direct impact, more injuries and cardiovascular disorders will occur if extreme weather events – such as storms, floods and heat – become more frequent.Furthermore and as an indirect effect, climate change could result in an increase in infectious (e.g. vector-borne) and non-infectious diseases (e.g. allergies and asthma). A changed climate leads to a changed occurrence of biological species in the air. Extended vegetation periods result in an extended pollen season, new allergic species can be established. Insects, which transmit diseases or have allergenic potential, can extend their range or become domestic. For example, mild temperatures favour the presence and distribution of thermophile organisms of plants and insects (species such as ragweed and the oak processionary moth). Contact with pollen or stinging hairs of such species may not only lead to allergic skin, eye and pulmonary irritations,but may also cause serious asthma attacks. The presentation wants to give an insight and overview on the current situation and ideas on adaptation measures for public health protection in Germany.