Extreme rainfall, poverty and poor sanitation associated to leptospirosis, a climate sensitive disease in Brazil

Abstract

There are numerous transmissible diseases that are climate-sensitive and associated to lack of treated water and sewage. It may be aggravated by the occurrence of extreme hydrological events, such as droughts or excessive... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Silvio Queiroz (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás)
  2. Jose Paula Silva (Universidade Estadual de Minas Gerais)
  3. Salvador Ramos (Universidade de Franca)
  4. Monica Andrade (Universidade de Franca)

Topic Area

3c Climate change adaptation strategies (preparing for sea level rise, flooding and drough

Session

PS-1 » Poster Session (17:45 - Wednesday, 14th June, ML Calle del Saber)

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