Climate change and the spread of infectious disease

The impact of the changes in the climate on infectious diseases has been a well-categorized phenomenon that has affected the daily lives of individuals throughout history. For example, during the nineteenth century, Romans would retreat to the hills during their hottest seasons to avoid malaria, whereas South Asians understood that the consumption of more heavily curried foods were less likely to cause them diarrhea during the high summer period. While global awareness and concern of the way in which our choices affect the environment erupted during the 1970s, today’s society is more concerned than ever on the fate of our world as a result of the rapidly warming temperatures that are recorded each day. In a recent study conducted by the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health, Researchers have been able to confirm the connection between climate change and infectious disease, while also providing further information on the diseases...