Climate Change and Health in the Americas: Key Figures (2024)

The infographics presents key figures on the impact of climate change on health in the Americas in 2024, highlighting that it was one of the most critical years, with extreme events affecting 12.2 million people. Among the main health threats are heat waves (reaching record temperatures and causing 812 deaths) wildfires that affected more than 70,000 people, and events such as storms, hurricanes, floods, and droughts, which impacted millions, damaged health infrastructure, and led to displacement. It also underscores the impact of dengue, with more than 13 million reported cases, reflecting the scale and diversity of climate-related health risks in the region.