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Apollo's Review
Effects of Global Warming on Humans Changes Temperature A sustained wet-bulb temperature exceeding 35° Celsius is a threshold at which the resilience of human systems is no longer able to adequately cool the skin. A study by NOAA from 2013 concluded that heat stress will reduce labor capacity considerably under current emissions scenarios.[26] There is evidence to show that high temperatures can increase mortality rates among fetuses, children, and the elderly.[27][12] Although the main focus is often on the health impacts and risks of higher temperatures, it should be remembered that they also reduce learning and worker productivity, which can impact a country's economy and development. Reduced labor productivity will have higher consequences in poorer countries that depend on physical labor.[13]

Greifaq (talk) 16:29, 26 February 2018 (UTC)

Peer review: 1. If there is specific evidence that supports "high temperatures can increase mortality rates among etc," I think you should include that. 2. Maybe include one more sentence at the end about how reduced labor productivity will affect the countries that depend on physical labor? 3. Define NOAA (if needed; I know you're not the author of that sentence, but if NOAA isn't defined earlier in the article you should define it).

Apollojj (talk) 16:53, 27 February 2018 (UTC)Apollojj

Maggie's Review
Climate Change and Poverty Changes Human Health The effects of climate change on human health can be organized into two categories: direct (physical health, trauma, illness etc.) and indirect (environmental changes, resource stress, psychological). [1] Exposure to multiple climate threats, in any given population, can lead to a myriad of health consequences. Because a changing climate affects the essential components of maintaining good health - clean air, clean water, sufficient food and adequate shelter - the effects could be widespread and pervasive. The report of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health points out that disadvantaged communities are likely to shoulder a disproportionate share of the burden of climate change because of their increased exposure and vulnerability to health threats.[24] Vulnerable populations, such as the poor, are at a higher risk of health decline. Agriculture is a major source of income in poorer countries, and consequently these countries are the most susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change. [2] Other health risks include an increase in malaria and other mosquito born diseases, diarrheal diseases, and malnutrition. Additionally, climate change may result in extreme weather conditions, which could lead to a decrease in labor productivity and an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. [3]

(minor grammar edits; expand on why relying on agriculture increases susceptibility to climate change)

Temperature Related Death and Disease The second highest health risk is an increase in temperature-related illnesses and deaths related to prolonged heat waves and humidity. These effects will disproportionately affect children, the elderly, and those living in poverty.[4] Rising global temperatures will extend seasons and increase the geographic range of vectors, specifically mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever exposing new populations to disease.[9] Due to increased carbon dioxide emissions, the temperature of the lower troposphere rises with elevation. This means that geographic ranges of disease-carrying insects will spread vertically and horizontally.[5] Over 90 percent of malaria and diarrhea deaths occur in children 5 years and younger, mostly in developing countries.[6] Other severely affected population groups include women, the elderly, and people living in small island developing states and other coastal regions, mega-cities and mountainous areas.[6] According to researchers from the University College Institute for Global Health, health effects of climate change are likely to deepen in both low- and middle-income communities (1). Perhaps the most detrimental health impacts, especially for poorer communities, are illness that debilitate, but don't cause death. These diseases will cause a decrease in labor productivity, resulting in less income. This cyclical chain of events is why those living in poverty are at a higher risk. [6]

(Minor grammar edits; shouldn't the sentence in the first paragraph describing the increase in malaria and diarrhea diseases be in this paragraph? "Diarrhea deaths" sounds funky)

Psychological Impacts Psychological impacts fall under the indirect costs of climate change. There are also both direct and indirect types of psychological effects: examples of direct effects are physical ailments, displacement, and disruptions to food supplies and indirect includes poverty related stress, community well-being, and isolation/alienation. [7] An increase in climate and weather related disasters could lead to a higher rate of mental health issues. Studies have shown that flooding and extended droughts lead to an escalation in the amount of anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder cases. [8]

(Minor grammar edits. Unless I'm not understanding it correctly, the first two sentences contradict each other. Also, perhaps balance the paragraph lengths by giving specific examples.)

Populations living in poverty and those who already have chronic mental health illnesses are particularly vulnerable to the psychological risks resulting from a changing climate. Although children are more susceptible to natural disasters, in the long term they are more resilient and the effects may fade.[9][10] First responders and emergency personnel are also at a higher risk of psychological consequences.[11] — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maggiep (talk • contribs) 17:08, 27 February 2018 (UTC)

Web's peer review
Climate Change and Poverty Review

-Check out "agroecosystems" and how they've been affected by climate change. I think you could tie it in at the end of the first paragraph well. -The citations are a little confusing -I think the first sentence under "psychological impacts" is unnecessary.

Effects of Global Warming on Humans Review

-"the threshold" instead of "a threshold" in the first sentence — Preceding unsigned comment added by Webarnold (talk • contribs) 17:12, 27 February 2018 (UTC)

Christopher's Peer Review
Your edits are well written though and spaced throughout. I am glad that there are more citations. I agree with the previous edits.

Other health risks include an increase in malaria and other mosquito born diseases, diarrheal diseases, and malnutrition. Environmental consequences will result in extreme weather conditions, which could lead to a decrease in labor productivity and an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. [3], These effects will disproportionately affect children, the elderly, and those living in poverty.[4], There are also both direct and indirect types of psychological effects: direct would be considered physical ailments, displacement, and disruptions to food supplies and indirect includes poverty related stress, community well-being, and isolation/alienation. [7] I challenge you to add more citations to back these up in case people question the effect on children and those in poverty.

Really good work otherwise! Allencr10 (talk) 17:34, 27 February 2018 (UTC)