U.S. Southwest
Regional Health Impacts
The U.S. Southwest region is comprised of six states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
The Southwest region faces negative health effects from climate change, including:
- Temperature-related death and illness
- Poor air quality
- Extreme weather events
- Vector-borne diseases
- Water-borne Illnesses
- Poor food safety and access to nutritious food
- Poor mental health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who work outdoors and indigenous communities are more susceptible to climate risks in this region. Learn more about the Southwest regional health impacts .