Impact of climate change on health in El Salvador

Abstract

Climate change causes extreme weather events, excess pollution, increased pests, increased mortality due to extreme temperatures, food and water shortages, effects on plants and animals, with direct and indirect implications for health. The objective is to reflect and create awareness of the impact that climate change has on health and, in this way, encourage the initiation of prevention and promotion actions that help counteract said impact. The methodology consisted of a bibliographic review and a descriptive and cross-sectional analysis of the impact of climate change on health in El Salvador. In conclusion, the problem of the impact of climate change on health must be addressed jointly with the involvement of key sectors in these processes, such as public and private educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities), companies, industries, maquilas that promote pro-environmental behavior, in order to conserve and protect the environment, not overexploit resources, reduce electricity consumption, avoid pollution; In addition, connect our activities in a balanced way with ongoing environmental processes. Likewise, promote, deepen and defend a genuine and broad social and community participation in health and environment, ensure financing and resource allocation mechanisms that are supportive and efficient; carry out research and evaluation of the health impact of climate change in El Salvador.