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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2023)
The climate change-malaria nexus: A growing threat to global health
Authors
Somerita Panda
Abstract
Climate change and its impact on disease dynamics have become an
increasingly urgent global health concern. Among the various diseases influenced
by climate change, malaria stands out as a prominent vector-borne illness
affected by shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns, and ecological
conditions. This article examines the intricate relationship between climate
change and malaria transmission, highlighting the direct and indirect
mechanisms that contribute to its growing threat to global health. Changes in
temperature and rainfall patterns influence mosquito breeding habitats, vector
longevity, and the parasite's development within mosquitoes, amplifying
transmission potential in various regions. Moreover, altered patterns of human
migration, land-use changes, and socio-economic factors further exacerbate
malaria transmission dynamics under a changing climate. The article also discusses
the potential future scenarios for malaria distribution and epidemiology as
climate change continues to unfold. Understanding the climate change-malaria
nexus is crucial for the development and implementation of adaptive strategies
to mitigate the adverse health impacts and reduce the burden of this deadly
disease on vulnerable populations worldwide.
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Pages:94-97
How to cite this article:
Somerita Panda "The climate change-malaria nexus: A growing threat to global health". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2023, Pages 94-97
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