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Climate change linked to worsening skin disease in over 40% of countries
Original: # health More than 40% of countries worldwide have reported climate-related changes in skin disease prevalence or severi
A recent review finds that more than 40% of countries worldwide have reported climate-related changes in the prevalence or severity of skin diseases, with lower-income countries disproportionately affected. Rising temperatures, humidity and extreme weather are increasingly linked to conditions such as eczema, infections and heat-related dermatoses, prompting calls for greater dermatological preparedness.
Why now: New research quantifies the growing impact of climate change on skin health, a less commonly discussed consequence.
World Health Organizationlow-income countries
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