General Article How climate change affects waterborne diseases

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Waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid are still a leading cause of human morbidity and mortality worldwide. As climate change increasingly impacts global temperatures and weather events, the risk of these infectious diseases will only worsen. But there are actions we can take to reduce these risks.

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What are the effects of climate change on waterborne diseases?

  • Waterborne diseases cause 3.5 million deaths annually.
  • High temperatures, heavy rain and drought increase the risk of ...

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