Climate change and human health – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C, D and F are correct, covering disease patterns, heat stress, food security, mental health and the role of health systems in adaptation. Statement E is false because climate change can affect occupational health through heat stress, extreme weather and air quality, thereby influencing productivity. The combination that includes A, B, C, D and F while excluding E is therefore correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits F, ignoring the crucial role of resilient health systems and surveillance in managing climate-sensitive diseases and impacts.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it presents a broad and accurate view of health dimensions of climate change and highlights system-level adaptation measures while rejecting the idea that occupational health is unaffected.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it includes E, which denies occupational impacts, even though heat and outdoor work conditions are well-known channels of risk.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it leaves out B and thus fails to mention the very prominent health risk from increasing heatwaves, which is central in climate–health discussions.