Interconnected risks: Exploring the nexus of zoonosis and climate change
Climate change is the twenty-first century's most significant threat to human health. Human activity has led to a gradual increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, resulting in global warming and other related hazards. Climate change is significantly impacting ecosystems and biodiversity, l...
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University of Tabriz
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Zoonotic Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://jzd.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_18076.html |
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| Summary: | Climate change is the twenty-first century's most significant threat to human health.
Human activity has led to a gradual increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, resulting
in global warming and other related hazards. Climate change is significantly impacting
ecosystems and biodiversity, leading to a potential increase in zoonotic diseases.
Zoonoses are infectious diseases that are transmitted among animals and humans.
Vector-borne, foodborne, and waterborne diseases are major infectious diseases
associated with climate change. Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns
influence the survival, reproduction, and activity of disease-carrying vectors like
mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies. Variations in climate can affect the spread of diseases
such as malaria, leishmaniasis, and rodent-borne illnesses like leptospirosis,
bartonellosis, plague, and hantavirus infections. Climate change can also impact
waterborne illnesses by altering water quality and increasing the risk of contamination
during natural disasters. Additionally, higher temperatures and increased humidity can
cause transmission of airborne zoonotic diseases, such as aspergillosis, tuberculosis, and
influenza. The evolving climate may also contribute to the development of resistance in
disease-causing microorganisms, making treatment more challenging. Human behavior
influenced by climate change, such as changes in agricultural practices and land use, can
indirectly affect disease transmission by altering vector habitats and human-animal
interactions. Overall, the complex interplay between climate change, ecological factors,
and human behavior underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate the
risks posed by zoonotic diseases and protect public health.
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| ISSN: | 2717-2910 |