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ALT Table describing the six AQI categories: daily AQI color, levels of concern, values of index, and description of air quality. The scale is: green = good, yellow = moderate, orange = unhealthy for sensitive groups, red = unhealthy, purple = very unhealthy, maroon = hazardous.
ALT Alt Text: How Climate Change Affects Your Health: Air Quality Environmental effects: More intense wildfires, Increased pollution & GHG emissions Secondary effects: Increased allergens Health Effects: Aggravated cardiovascular illnesses, Aggravated respiratory illnesses, Mental health distress, Increased allergy-related illnesses 17% increase in U.S. emergency room visits for asthma during the 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke episodes.1 In 2020, Black people were almost three times more likely to die from asthma related causes than non-Hispanic whites.2 2000+ deaths and 6000+ emergency room visits each year due to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution exposure in NYC.3 Since 1995, the length of ragweed season has increased by:4 Minneapolis, MN: 18 days Fargo, ND: 21 days ClimateNexus APHA
ALT An adult and child wearing warm clothes and smiling inside a home. The text says, "Stay Safe During Winter. Stay dry. Wet clothing chills the body rapidly. If you start shivering, return indoors. If you have to do outdoor chores, work slowly."
ALT A runner exercising outside on a snow-covered trail with text that says, "Stay Safe While Exercising Outdoors. Cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart. Your body is already working hard just to stay warm, so don't overdo it."
ALT A family bundled up in winter clothing
ALT An illustration of someone experiencing frostbite. The text says, “Signs & Symptoms of Frostbite. Redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign of frostbite. Other signs include: a white or grayish-yellow skin area; skin that feels unusually firm or waxy; numbness."
ALT Mother and child visit healthcare provider with text and graphics for Lead Detect Prize overlayed.
ALT Trees covered in snow with text that says, "Did You Know? Winter weather can lead to health risks such as frostbite and hypothermia."
ALT Transparent background of a woman looking at documents. Text on graphic says, “#DYK? The Environmental Justice Index can be used to compare environmental burdens in communities across the U.S. #PlaceAndHealth"
ALT A graphic showing different steps of the BRACE framework. Step 1: forecasting climate impacts and assessing vulnerabilities. Step 2: projecting the disease burden. Step 3: assessing public health interventions. Step 4: developing and implementing a climate and health adaptation plan. Step 5: evaluating impact and improving quality of activities. The text says, “Climate and Health. Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework”
ALT An illustration titled, “Is it frostbite or hypothermia?” The graphic shows an illustration of someone experiencing frostbite. The text says, “Spot Frostbite: A victim is often unaware of frostbite because frozen tissue is numb. Signs and symptoms: redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign of frostbite. Other signs include: a white or grayish-yellow skin area; skin that feels unusually firm or waxy; numbness.” The graphic also has an illustration of someone experiencing hypothermia with text that says, “Signs and symptoms for adults: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness. Signs and symptoms for infants: bright, red, cold skin; very low energy.”
