Impact of Climate Change on Human Infectious Diseases: Dengue
Amaury de Souza, Marcel Carvalho Abreu, José Francisco de Oliveira‐Júnior
Abstract
HIGHLIGHTS Climate change affects human infectious disease via pathogen, host and transmission. Go beyond the empirical observation of the association between climate and health effect. Improve prediction of associated changes in infectious diseases at various scales. Health impacts can be controlled by taking certain proactive measures.
Topics & Concepts
Dengue feverInfectious disease (medical specialty)Climate changeHuman healthDiseaseEnvironmental healthVirologyGeographyBiologyMedicineEcologyPathologyClimate Change and Health ImpactsEnergy and Environment ImpactsViral Infections and Vectors