Abstract
This review describes the global situation of waterborne infections in association with climate changes and extreme weather events. The current state of the art and waterborne infections are highlighted, though attention is given to a selected available published literature.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Environmental Health |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 391-399 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780444639523 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780444639516 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Climatic changes
- Drought
- Enteric protozoa
- Extreme events
- Extreme precipitation
- Flooding
- Health impact
- Hygiene
- Increasing temperature
- Rainfall
- Surveillance
- Vulnerable groups
- Water supply
- Waterborne protozoa
- Zoonotic transmission