Climate and Health

Article Abstract:

Hurricanes, heavy rain, and other extreme weather events can have a significant impact on public health in developing countries. For example, heavy rain can trigger outbreaks of mosquito-borne viruses, and hurricanes and floods bring on waterborne diseases. Sudden weather changes, such as droughts followed by heavy rains, can bring about population explosions of disease-carrying rodents.

World, Health aspects, Statistical Data Included, Research, Weather, Public health, Hurricanes, Rain and rainfall, Rain

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Foreign invaders

Article Abstract:

Marine invertebrates transported between harbors in ballast water are an example of the devastating effect that the introduction of foreign species, intentional and unintentional, can have on a region's ecosystem. Examples of harmful marine invaders are described.

Environmental aspects, Ballast (Ships), Marine fauna, Marine animals, Animal introduction

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