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Published October 4, 2024 | Version v1
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Impacts of climate change-related human migration on infectious diseases

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon University of Oxford
  • 2. ROR icon Stellenbosch University
  • 3. ROR icon Duke University
  • 4. ROR icon Universidad San Francisco de Quito
  • 5. ROR icon University of KwaZulu-Natal

Description

Health consequences arising from climate change are threatening to offset advances made to reduce the damage of infectious diseases, which vary by region and the resilience of the local health system. Here we discuss how climate change-related migrations and infectious disease burden are linked through various processes, such as the expansion of pathogens into non-endemic areas, overcrowding in new informal settlements, and the increased proximity of disease vectors and susceptible human populations. Countries that are predicted to have the highest burden are those that have made the least contribution to climate change. Further studies are needed to generate robust evidence on the potential consequences of climate change-related human movements and migration, as well as identify effective and bespoke short- and long-term interventions.

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Funding

European Commission
E4Warning - Eco-Epidemiological Intelligence for early Warning and response to mosquito-borne disease risk in Endemic and Emergence settings 101086640
UK Research and Innovation
Eco-Epidemiological Intelligence for early Warning and response to mosquito-borne disease risk in Endemic and Emergence settings (E4WARNING) 10042114

Dates

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2024-07-30