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Climate change, zoonoses and India.

B B Singh¹, R Sharma, J P S Gill

¹Department of Veterinary Public Health, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004, India.

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)

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Global warming in India is increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases, impacting public health and the economy. Climate change affects the spread of vector-borne, waterborne, and airborne diseases, necessitating further research and adaptation strategies.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Economic development has historically impacted natural resources, but environmental changes now influence economy and health.
Animals and birds are key in zoonotic disease transmission, with increasing concerns in India.
Global warming is projected to increase the prevalence of vector-borne and waterborne zoonotic diseases in India.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the impact of climate change on zoonotic diseases in India.
To discuss the role of climate change in the emergence and re-emergence of various zoonotic diseases.
To highlight the public health implications of climate-sensitive zoonoses.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on zoonotic diseases and climate change in India.
Analysis of trends in vector-borne, waterborne, and airborne zoonoses.
Identification of emerging zoonotic disease patterns linked to climatic shifts.

Main Results:

Vector-borne diseases are a significant public health issue in India, occurring annually in epidemic forms.
New areas for cutaneous leishmaniosis have been identified in South India, with climate change potentially driving its re-emergence.
Climate change is linked to increased risk of waterborne and foodborne illnesses, and altered transmission patterns for airborne zoonoses.

Conclusions:

Climate change poses a significant threat to public health in India through the increased prevalence of zoonotic diseases.
Further research is crucial to understand the specific roles of climate change in the dynamics of diseases like cutaneous leishmaniosis.
Adaptation and mitigation strategies are needed to address the growing burden of climate-sensitive zoonotic diseases.