Abstract
Waterborne diseases are caused by a multitude of pathogens and associated with a significant burden in both developed and developing countries. While the assessment of the adverse impacts of climate change on human heath from infectious diseases has mainly focused on vector-borne diseases, waterborne diseases prevalence and transmission patterns are also likely to be impacted by environmental change. This chapter will outline relevant waterborne pathogens, summarise the impact of climate change on disease transmission and explore climate change adaptation options in order to reduce the increased burden of waterborne diseases.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Examining the Role of Environmental Change on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics |
| Editors | Maha Bouzid |
| Publisher | IGI Global |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Pages | 89-108 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781522505549 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781522505532 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2016 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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