Health in the Amazon: Environmental, Social and Economic Challenges
Environmental degradation in the Amazon, driven by deforestation, mining, illegal logging, and unsustainable practices, significantly increases health risks for local populations, exacerbating food insecurity, malnutrition, and diseases such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and infectious illnesses. Climate change compounds these impacts through extreme weather events, ecosystem pollution, and biodiversity loss, with Indigenous Peoples, children, the elderly, and marginalized communities being the most vulnerable. Weak healthcare infrastructure, inadequate basic amenities, and poor governance hinder effective responses to these health challenges, while the region's susceptibility to emerging infectious diseases, fueled by biodiversity loss and illegal wildlife trade, underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices and innovative technologies to mitigate health risks locally and globally.
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