AS global warming continues there will be more Australians dying from heart attacks and strokes, and more cases of asthma and food poisoning, a new report shows.
The Healthy Planet, Places and People Report, released today by Research Australia, shows more Australians will die from the effects of climate change and the number of infectious diseases will significantly increase.
Professor Tony McMichael of the Australian National University said researchers are just beginning to recognise the health implications of a warmer planet.