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Climate Change

Climate change refers to long-term temperature shifts and changes in weather patterns. These shifts can occur naturally but have been aggravated by human activities like the burning of fossil fuels which have led to an increase in greenhouse gas levels and a subsequent rise in the earth's average surface temperature.

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How does climate change affect diseases like dengue?

Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about the impact of climate change on public health, especially regarding the potential for disease outbreaks such as dengue fever. Can you provide insights into how climate change may influence the spread of diseases like dengue fever? Additionally, are there proactive m...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, climate change is expected to have a significant impact on the spread of diseases like dengue fever, as warmer temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create more favorable conditions for disease-carrying mosqui...  Read Full »

Can permafrost melting affect the spread of pathogens?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 43-year-old woman. I have been reading about the effects of climate change and its impact on our health. Recently, I stumbled upon information about permafrost melting and the potential release of ancient pathogens. Please help me understand how the melting permafrost could affe...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The concept of potential climate change leading to permafrost melting and further spread of pathogens was buried long back and the fact that this issue might resurface again is new to me. Anyways, as individual...  Read Full »

I am 16 year old and I have a receding hairline. How can I treat it?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 16-year-old male with a receding hairline and I fear it will get worse. What do I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The receding hairline may be due to multiple factors like family history especially from the maternal side which may be genetically inherited, due to travel and changes in climate exposure, due to hormonal fluctuat...  Read Full »

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