Experts Warn of Rising Infectious Disease Threat Due to Climate Change
Medical community urged to adapt and prepare for evolving health challenges.
- A recent study highlights the growing threat of infectious diseases due to climate change, emphasizing the need for the medical community to adapt and prepare.
- Vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and Zika are spreading to new areas and seasons, fueled by changing climate patterns.
- Locally acquired malaria cases in the U.S. and the emergence of new fungal infections signal an evolving infectious disease landscape.
- Experts call for updated medical training and stronger infectious disease surveillance to combat the health impacts of global warming.
- The study urges clinicians to advocate for climate action, highlighting their firsthand experience with the health effects of climate change.
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