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The Impact of Climate Change on Immunity and Gut Microbiota in the Development of Disease

Pierluigi Rio, Mario Caldarelli, Antonio Gasbarrini, Giovanni Gambassi, Rossella Cianci

Diseases · 2024

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Summary

According to the definition provided by the United Nations, "climate change" describes the persistent alterations in temperatures and weather trends. These alterations may arise naturally, such as fluctuations in the solar cycle. Nonetheless, since the 19th century, human activities have emerged as the primary agent for climate change, primarily attributed to the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. Climate change can potentially influence the well-being, agricultural production, housing, safety, and employment opportunities for all individuals. The immune system is an important interface through which global climate change affects human health. Extreme heat, weather events and environmental pollutants could impair both innate and adaptive immune responses, promoting infl

Subject
Gut microbiome & human health
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.3390/diseases12060118
Catalogue ID
SNmp4zl2kx-vshxlv
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