Waterborne Diseases That Are Sensitive to Climate Variability and Climate Change
Jan C. Semenza, Albert I. Ko
Abstract
The authors discuss adaptive strategies for reducing the risk of climate-sensitive waterborne diseases, such as climate-proofing water treatment and distribution systems and improving early-warning systems.
Topics & Concepts
Climate changeMedicineWaterborne diseasesWarning systemClimate systemEarly warning systemEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental planningEnvironmental healthEnvironmental scienceEcologyOutbreakBiologyEngineeringAerospace engineeringVirologyClimate Change and Health ImpactsChild Nutrition and Water AccessFecal contamination and water quality