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Rutgers University – August 5, 2020: “Changes in the environment and biodiversity caused by climate change could be responsible for increases in allergies, autoimmune diseases and autism, according to a Rutgers researcher. Climate change and ecosystem disruption have the potential to have profound effects on the human body. Xue Ming, a professor of neurology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, who recently published an article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health on the impact of climate change on allergies, autoimmunity and the microbiome – the beneficial microorganisms that live on and in it – published the human body – discussed how the delicate balance of the environment affects diseases such as allergies, autism and immune disorders.”
Rutgers Neurology Prof. Xue Ming: “We must stop destroying our natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt “greener” behavior. As research shows links between the microbiome and autoimmune, inflammatory and neurological diseases, it is critical that we minimize exposure to antibiotics.”
Could gut bacteria disruption affect autism rates? Prof. Xue Ming: “The loss of biodiversity associated with climate change can affect the microbiome and potentially lead to inflammatory, autoimmune and neurological diseases. Immunological diseases such as food allergies are increasing. For example, several studies have found that increases in carbon dioxide and temperature correlate with changes in the composition of the peanut, making it harder for the body to adjust immunity.”
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https://www.rutgers.edu/news/how-climate-change-affects-allergies-immune-response-and-autism
How climate change affects allergies, immune responses and autism
The changes in environment and biodiversity caused by climate change could be responsible for the increase in allergies, autoimmune diseases and autism, according to a Rutgers researcher
Climate change and ecosystem disruption have the potential to have profound effects on the human body. Xue Ming, a professor of neurology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, who recently published an article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health on the impact of climate change on allergies, autoimmunity and the microbiome – the beneficial microorganisms that live on and in it – published The Human Body – discussed how the delicate balance of the environment affects diseases such as allergies, autism and immune disorders.
How has climate change affected respiratory allergies?
Climate change has exacerbated allergic respiratory diseases and altered the immune system’s tolerance to toxins, leading to an increase in the prevalence of immune disorders. People with chronic allergic respiratory diseases affecting the nose and eyes, such as asthma and allergies, are particularly at risk due to increased pollen levels and the increased concentration and distribution of air pollutants.
According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, climate change has both increased the intensity of the pollen season and lengthened its duration. An increase in carbon dioxide has been shown to lead to increases in plant reproduction and total pollen content, particularly in plants that thrive at high levels of carbon dioxide. Ragweed pollen, for example, has increased in concentrations, with models predicting concentrations to increase four-fold over the next 30 years.
Thunderstorms, which have become more frequent due to rising sea temperatures, have been found to increase concentrations of pollen grains near the ground. After ingestion of water, these granules can break open and release allergenic particles that can cause severe asthmatic symptoms in patients with asthma or hay fever.
Climate change has also been linked to increased concentrations and dispersion of air pollutants such as ozone, nitrous oxide and other volatile organic chemicals. There is growing evidence that these airborne environmental pollutants may be partially responsible for the significant increase in allergic respiratory diseases in developed countries in recent decades.
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Biodiversity loss associated with climate change can impact the microbiome, potentially leading to inflammatory, autoimmune, and neurological diseases. Immunological diseases such as food allergies are increasing. For example, several studies have found that increases in carbon dioxide and temperature correlate with changes in the composition of the peanut, making it harder for the body to adjust immunity.
Could gut bacteria disruption affect autism rates?
The disruption of gut bacteria has been linked to neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, autism and Parkinson’s disease. In my own research, I found abnormal amino acid metabolism, increased imbalances between free radicals and antioxidants in the body, and altered gut microbiomes in some patients with autism spectrum disorder.
What measures can be taken to minimize health risks from climate change?
We must stop destroying our natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adopt “greener” behavior. As research shows links between the microbiome and autoimmune, inflammatory and neurological diseases, it is vital that we minimize exposure to antibiotics. This may involve changing the guidelines for antibiotic prescribing by healthcare professionals. In addition, since the microbiome is directly influenced by our daily environment, it is important to regularly immerse ourselves in nature and become familiar with biodiversity.
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Heinz Funded Study: “Autism Linked to Man-Made Climate Change” – “According to a news release from the Heinz Endowments, it appears that the mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders have been exposed to a number of man-made chemicals and toxins that are the direct result of the human-caused climate change and global warming during pregnancy, and this may be responsible for her children developing ASD.’
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