Monday’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association has warned that people would have to face numerous health issues if the global temperature continues to rise. Rise in temperature could bring an increase in several infectious diseases, illnesses and depression.

According to the editorial, climate change could be a continuing threat to human health, which could lead to war and poverty. It said, "Climate change is happening. The relationship of heat-waves, floods, and droughts along with adverse outcomes is evident".

Authors of the editorial have urged people to work together to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, and asked health officials to be familiar with the rising global temperatures and its estimated results.

Authors of the editorial have included a number of health issues that could become common as temperatures rise globally. The risks include respiratory illnesses which are caused by summer heat. Rising global temperatures could raise infectious diseases that are spread by mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus.

According to the editorial, natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods could cause depression in some people.

The editorial has collected data from a number of health-focused climate change studies and weather projections for next five decades. According to weather projections, global temperatures could rise by about 2 degrees Celsius by 2050 that could lead to severe heat days worldwide.

Authors have said that climate change could have several unforeseen consequences other than those listed in the editorial. They said that it is essential for the public to take a step against climate change and cut back greenhouse gas emissions.

In the editorial, authors stressed that effective communication can play a key role in fighting climate change. According to authors, effective communication could shift attitudes, behavior and essential knowledge toward eliminating the risks of climate change.