A panel data study on the effect of climate change on life expectancy

This publication explores the relationship between climate change and life expectancy. Life expectancy is the best metric for assessing population health, which captures the mortality along the entire life course. Climate change can have a significant impact on life expectancy, both directly and indirectly, through a variety of mechanisms. These effects can vary depending on factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic status, and access to resources. 

Key findings include: 

• Climate change is indeed considered one of the most significant global health threats facing humanity today. Its impact on human health is multifaceted and can be far-reaching.
• Rising temperatures will negatively affect life expectancy.
• Moreover, increasing temperature will further negatively impact life expectancy by interacting with the rainfall cycle. 
• Climate change disproportionately reduces the life expectancy of females more than the life expectancy of males.