The Impact of Climate Change on Infectious Diseases and Antibiotic Resistance

Djosci Coêlho de Sá Júnior, Ricardo Baroni Vieira, Giovanna Uchôa de Souza Cruz, Guilherme de Almeida Leite Furtado, Bruna Postal Oliveira, Felipe Machado Dourado Bastos, Isadora Ferreira Batista, Victoria Carolinne Oliveira Silva, Claudionor Antonio de Oliveira Amorim Neto, Isabela Godoy Santos, Laura Maria Lopes Sá Luz Costa, Ana Luiza de Pellegrini Maciel Zanina, Karollyne Nunes Marinho, Lucas Gomes Pereira, Lucas Torres Tavares, Maria Eduarda Santos Albuquerque, Sarah Lorrayne Gomes Pereira Cardoso

Climate Change, Infectious Diseases, Antibiotic Resistance, Health Policy, Predictive Modeling

This study investigates the multifaceted impact of climate change on infectious diseases and the emergence of antibiotic resistance, employing a mixed-methods approach that includes literature review, data analysis, and predictive modeling. Our analysis reveals that climate variables such as temperature, precipitation, and humidity significantly correlate with the prevalence and distribution of infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant strains. The findings underscore the urgent need for integrated health and climate policies to address these interconnected challenges. Moreover, the study highlights the necessity of preparing global health systems for the changing landscape of disease spread and antibiotic efficacy, suggesting targeted interventions and enhanced surveillance efforts. Despite inherent uncertainties in climate projections and complex health outcomes, our research contributes to the understanding of climate change as a critical factor in infectious disease management and antibiotic resistance, advocating for immediate global action to mitigate these risks.

Received: 09 Dec 2023, Receive in revised form: 14 Jan 2024, Accepted: 25 Jan 2024, Available online: 11 Feb 2024

10.22161/ijaers.112.3