To understand the long-term impact of climate change on public health, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) is considering establishing a new system. According to a study by Yonsei University, heavy rain, typhoons, snowstorms, and wildfires can cause various physical and mental health problems from short-term to medium and long-term. Currently, health emergency surveys focus on acute damage immediately after climate disasters, but the report suggests that follow-up surveys should be conducted 6-12 months and 3 years after the event to evaluate the long-term health effects. This prospective health survey is expected to provide evidence for developing preventive measures for each type of climate disaster.
