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Climate Change and Diseases

The intersection of climate change and infectious diseases refers to the complex interactions between changing environmental conditions, such as temperature and precipitation patterns, and the dynamics of infectious disease transmission, which can influence the distribution, prevalence, and emergence of pathogens and vectors. This relationship highlights how climate-related factors can exacerbate health risks and alter the patterns of disease outbreaks in human and animal populations.

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The intersection of climate change and infectious diseases highlights a critical public health challenge. As climate conditions shift, the habitats of disease-carrying vectors expand, leading to increased transmission of diseases like malaria and dengue. Understanding this relationship is essential ...

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Key Terms

Climate Change
Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

Example: Rising sea levels due to climate change.

Infectious Disease
Diseases caused by pathogens that can spread from one person to another.

Example: Influenza is an infectious disease.

Vector
An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.

Example: Mosquitoes are vectors for malaria.

Ecosystem Disruption
Changes in the natural environment that affect the balance of ecosystems.

Example: Deforestation can disrupt local ecosystems.

Public Health
The science of protecting and improving the health of people in a community.

Example: Vaccination programs are a public health initiative.

Pathogen
A microorganism that can cause disease.

Example: Bacteria and viruses are types of pathogens.

Related Topics

Global Health
The health of populations in a global context, focusing on health issues that transcend national boundaries.
intermediate
Environmental Policy
The body of laws and regulations that govern how humans interact with the environment.
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Epidemiology
The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled in populations.
intermediate

Key Concepts

Climate ImpactDisease SpreadVector-Borne DiseasesPublic Health