Examining the relationship between infectious diseases and flooding in Europe

Brown, Lisa; Murray, Virginia

doi:10.4161/dish.25216

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“…Insect‐borne diseases are rarely the primary concern during the onset of floods. They become significant in the mid‐term (1–4 weeks) to long‐term (after 4 weeks) phases when receding water turns into new breeding places for vectors …”

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Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

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Climate change contributes to the increase in severity and frequency of flooding, which is the most frequent and deadly disaster worldwide. Flood-related damage can be very severe and include health effects. Among those health impacts, dermatological diseases are one of the most frequently encountered. Both infectious and noninfectious dermatological conditions are increasing after flooding. We searched PubMed using the search term climate change OR global warming OR rainfall OR flooding OR skin. Articles published in the English-language literature were included. We also searched the International Society of Dermatology website library on climate change for additional articles. There is an increased risk of trauma during the course of a natural disaster. The majority of post-tsunami wound infections were polymicrobial, but gram-negative bacteria were the leading causes. Infectious diseases with dermatological manifestations, such as impetigo, leptospirosis, measles, dengue fever, tinea corporis, malaria, and leishmaniasis, are important causes of morbidity among flood-afflicted individuals. Insect bites and stings, and parasite infestations such as scabies and cutaneous larva migrans are also frequently observed. Inflammatory conditions including irritant contact dermatitis are among the leading dermatological conditions. Dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, and urticaria can be induced or exacerbated by psychological conditions post disaster. Prevention is essential in the management of skin diseases because of flooding. Avoiding exposure to contaminated environments, wearing protective devices, rapid provision of clean water and sanitation facilities, prompt vector controls, and education about disease risk and prevention are important.

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“…They become significant in the mid-term (1-4 weeks) to long-term (after 4 weeks) phases when receding water turns into new breeding places for vectors. 49 Fire ants and Hymenoptera stings also increase after flooding. These stings by bees, wasps, and ants may result in anaphylactic reactions and unexpected fatality.…”

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“…An increase in flood related disease might be expected under climate change with altered weather patterns and more severe weather events. Early warning systems with effective disease surveillance, prevention and response are important in preventing infectious diseases following flooding [86].…”

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Climate Change and Water-Related Infectious Diseases

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2018

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Background: Water-related, including waterborne, diseases remain important sources of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but particularly in developing countries. The potential for changes in disease associated with predicted anthropogenic climate changes make water-related diseases a target for prevention. Methods: We provide an overview of evidence on potential future changes in water-related disease associated with climate change. Results: A number of pathogens are likely to present risks to public health, including cholera, typhoid, dysentery, leptospirosis, diarrhoeal diseases and harmful algal blooms (HABS). The risks are greatest where the climate effects drive population movements, conflict and disruption, and where drinking water supply infrastructure is poor. The quality of evidence for water-related disease has been documented. Conclusions: We highlight the need to maintain and develop timely surveillance and rapid epidemiological responses to outbreaks and emergence of new waterborne pathogens in all countries. While the main burden of waterborne diseases is in developing countries, there needs to be both technical and financial mechanisms to ensure adequate quantities of good quality water, sewage disposal and hygiene for all. This will be essential in preventing excess morbidity and mortality in areas that will suffer from substantial changes in climate in the future.Atmosphere 2018, 9, 385 2 of 60 which do not suffer the consequences of extreme events to the same extent [4]. Due to the lifetime of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and the timescales associated with ocean warming, even if global CO 2 emissions were curtailed immediately, the effects on the earth's climate, including increasing temperatures and sea level rise would continue for a number of decades before starting to plateau [2]. However, this should be seen as a general call to action to reduce emissions as soon as possible, given that the impacts are likely to extend beyond current conditions and there are indications that economic investment now will be likely to reduce costs later [5]. There is also a need to develop adaptations to cope with changes in climate. Recent research highlighting the health benefits of limiting future temperature rises to the more ambitious target of 1.5 • C rather than 2 • C, in line with the Paris agreement of 2016, further emphasises the need to limit emissions [6].Climate change affects health in a number of ways, and the impacts vary both geographically and between different populations. A growing and ageing population in much of the world means that the proportion of the population who are vulnerable to the effects of climate change will increase in the future [7]. The most direct impacts from climate change are from the effects of high temperatures, and from acute impacts relating to extreme events such as storms, floods and heatwaves. These physical or meteorological stressors can produce direct health effects, such as physical injury, illness, or mental health impacts du...

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“…Країни світу, особливо Південно-Східної Азії, знаходяться під постійним впливом змін клімату, природних катастроф (тропічних циклонів, паводків, зсувів, підвищення рівня моря) [1]. За кількістю повеней перше місце займають країни Азії.…”

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“…Результати низки досліджень про зв'язок деяких захворювань із повенями, перелік інфекційних захворювань під час повеней за останні десятиліття по країнах світу подано в табл. 1 [1,2,10,13,18,22].…”

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Інфекційні Захворювання Під Час Повеней У Країнах Світу

Trykhlib¹

2021

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Examining the relationship between infectious diseases and flooding in Europe

Cited by 86 publications

References 58 publications

Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

Climate Change and Water-Related Infectious Diseases

Інфекційні Захворювання Під Час Повеней У Країнах Світу

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