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Nichols, Gordon, Lake, Iain 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4407-5357 and Heaviside, Clare
(2018)
Climate change and water-related infectious diseases.
Atmosphere, 9 (10).
ISSN 2073-4433
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Abstract
Background: Water-related, including waterborne, diseases remain important sources of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but particularly in developing countries. The potential for changes in disease associated with predicted anthropogenic climate changes make water-related diseases a target for prevention. Methods: We provide an overview of evidence on potential future changes in water-related disease associated with climate change. Results: A number of pathogens are likely to present risks to public health, including cholera, typhoid, dysentery, leptospirosis, diarrhoeal diseases and harmful algal blooms (HABS). The risks are greatest where the climate effects drive population movements, conflict and disruption, and where drinking water supply infrastructure is poor. The quality of evidence for water-related disease has been documented. Conclusions: We highlight the need to maintain and develop timely surveillance and rapid epidemiological responses to outbreaks and emergence of new waterborne pathogens in all countries. While the main burden of waterborne diseases is in developing countries, there needs to be both technical and financial mechanisms to ensure adequate quantities of good quality water, sewage disposal and hygiene for all. This will be essential in preventing excess morbidity and mortality in areas that will suffer from substantial changes in climate in the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cholera,climate change,cryptosporidiosis,legionnaires' disease,leptospirosis,natural environment,public health,risks,waterborne disease,environmental science (miscellaneous),sdg 3 - good health and well-being,sdg 6 - clean water and sanitation,sdg 13 - climate action ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2300/2301 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences University of East Anglia Research Groups/Centres > Theme - ClimateUEA |
| UEA Research Groups: | University of East Anglia Schools > Faculty of Science > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Environmental Social Sciences |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 01 May 2020 23:59 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Mar 2023 14:47 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/74939 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/atmos9100385 |
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