 |
“Climate
change can adversely impact the availability of fresh water supplies, and the efficiency
of local sewerage systems. It is also likely to affect food security. Cereal yields are
expected to increase at high and mid latitudes but decrease at lower latitudes. Changes in
food production are likely to significantly affect health in Africa. In addition, the
distribution and seasonal transmission of several vector-borne infectious diseases (such
as malaria, dengue and schistosomiasis) may be affected by climate change. Altered
distribution of some vector species may be among the early signs of climate change that
may affect health.” Source: (Kovats et al, 2000) |
