What are the potential health risks associated with climate refugees ?
Climate refugees face potential health risks related to physical and mental health, as well as social determinants of health. These risks include exposure to environmental hazards, limited access to healthcare services, malnutrition and food insecurity, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, social isolation and alienation, housing instability and overcrowding, limited access to education and employment opportunities, and vulnerability to human rights abuses. Addressing these risks requires a comprehensive approach that includes improving access to healthcare services, ensuring adequate nutrition and safe housing, providing mental health support, and promoting social inclusion and protection against human rights abuses.