U.S. Northwest
Regional Health Impacts
The U.S. Northwest region is comprised of three states, including Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The Northwest region faces negative health effects from climate change, including:
- Temperature-related death and illness
- Poor air quality
- Vector-borne diseases
- Water-borne illness
- Poor food safety and access to nutritious food
- Poor mental health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, indigenous communities, people with low-income, and farmworkers are more susceptible to climate risks in this region. Learn more about the Northwest regional health impacts .