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Activity Number:
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269
- Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, and Infectious Diseases
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021 : 1:30 PM to 3:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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ASA Advisory Committee on Climate Change Policy
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Abstract #316755
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Title:
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Climate Change and the Emergence of Vector-Borne Diseases of Public Health Significance
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Author(s):
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Nicholas Ogden*
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Companies:
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Public Health Agency of Canada
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Keywords:
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Vector-borne
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Abstract:
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In early assessments vector-borne diseases were considered very likely to increase globally with climate change. There has been much disagreement amongst scientists and policy makers as to whether climate change will impact vector-borne diseases. In this talk I will review the biology of climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases, the potential public health impact and the current landscape of the debate. Recent assessments of the potential effects of climate change on the emergence and re-emergence of vector-borne diseases in Canada will be described, as will be our current knowledge of vector-borne disease emergence, including Lyme disease, in Canada. Lastly, I will describe potential priorities for adaptation responses are in terms of public health activities.
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Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
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