Climate Change Effects On Cardiopulmonary And Thermoregulatory Disease: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Climate change has become one of the most critical challenges affecting human health across the globe. This review explores the intricate relationship between environmental alterations and the rising prevalence of cardiopulmonary and thermoregulatory diseases. Rapid industrialization, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions have disrupted ecological balance, resulting in global warming, poor air quality, and extreme weather conditions. These factors significantly influence physiological systems, leading to increased incidence of heat stroke, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The study integrates findings from epidemiological, environmental, and medical research to explain how temperature fluctuations, pollution, and humidity interact with biological responses. It also emphasizes the socio economic and geographic disparities that magnify health vulnerabilities among different populations. The review highlights the urgent need for interdisciplinary strategies involving medicine, technology, and public health policy to mitigate the growing burden of climate related disorders. By fostering climate resilient healthcare frameworks, the study aims to guide future scientific and policy initiatives for global health sustainability.