Climate change and infectious diseases in Australia: Future prospects, adaptation options, and research priorities

David Harley*, Peng Bi, Gillian Hall, Ashwin Swaminathan, Shilu Tong, Craig Williams

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    Abstract

    Climate change will have significant and diverse impacts on human health. These impacts will include changes in infectious disease incidence. In this article, the authors review the current situation and potential future climate change impacts for respiratory, diarrheal, and vectorborne diseases in Australia. Based on this review, the authors suggest adaptive strategies within the health sector and also recommend future research priorities.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)54S-66S
    JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
    Volume23
    Issue number2 SUPPL.
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2011

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