Impact of climate change on human infectious diseases: Empirical evidence and human adaptation

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather conditions and patterns of extreme weather events. It may lead to changes in health threat to human beings, multiplying existing health problems. This review examines the scientific evidences on the impact of climate change on human infectious dis...

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Main Authors: Xiaoxu Wu, Yongmei Lu, Sen Zhou, Lifan Chen, Bing Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412015300489