Health threats from global warming include malaria and dengue fever due to the proliferation of mosquitoes, while reduced rainfall and water shortage could lead to waterborne diseases, the UN health agency said.

• 该联合国健康组织指出，全球暖化对健康造成的威胁包括了疟疾和登革热等，蚊虫滋生所造成的疾病，降雨量减低及水源短缺可能会导致经由水散布的疾病。