The potential impacts of climate change, recurrent droughts and desertification on human health in drylands include: higher risks from water scarcity , food insecurity and malnutrition  in the absence of sufficient imports, respiratory, cardiovascular and infectious diseases caused by SDS , potential displacement and migration and mental health consequences  and heat stress . SDS negatively impact human health through various pathways, causing respiratory, cardiovascular diseases and facilitating infections  . SDS can cause mortality and injuries related to transport accidents . Research from China suggests that prenatal exposure to SDS can affect children's cognitive function . The pollutants that are entrained and ingested or inhaled closely link to the land management strategies in source areas.
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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