Climate Change Drives Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases in Canada

Climate change drives emerging vector-borne diseases in Canada

Climate change is affecting the local ecology in Canada, contributing to emerging tick- and mosquito-borne diseases and infections in humans, argue authors of a commentary published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.260668.

Rising temperatures could bring more vector-borne diseases to Canada, commentary warns

Climate change is affecting the local ecology in Canada, contributing to emerging tick- and mosquito-borne diseases and infections in humans, argue authors of a commentary published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

Physicians Face New Challenges Amid Climate Change and Emerging Diseases

The accelerating effects of climate change are reshaping the ecological landscape of Canada, serving as a catalyst for the emergence and spread of vector-borne diseases that pose new challenges to public health. Recent research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) highlights the intricate relationship between shifting climate patterns and the proliferation of ticks and mosquitoes, which in turn facilitate the transmission…