Vector-Borne Diseases: Understanding the Environmental, Human Health, and Ecological Connections: Workshop SummaryNational Academies Press, 2008 M03 18 - 350 pages Vector-borne infectious diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and plague, cause a significant fraction of the global infectious disease burden; indeed, nearly half of the world's population is infected with at least one type of vector-borne pathogen (CIESIN, 2007; WHO, 2004a). Vector-borne plant and animal diseases, including several newly recognized pathogens, reduce agricultural productivity and disrupt ecosystems throughout the world. These diseases profoundly restrict socioeconomic status and development in countries with the highest rates of infection, many of which are located in the tropics and subtropics. Although this workshop summary provides an account of the individual presentations, it also reflects an important aspect of the Forum philosophy. The workshop functions as a dialogue among representatives from different sectors and allows them to present their beliefs about which areas may merit further attention. These proceedings summarize only the statements of participants in the workshop and are not intended to be an exhaustive exploration of the subject matter or a representation of consensus evaluation. Vector-Borne Diseases : Understanding the Environmental, Human Health, and Ecological Connections, Workshop Summary (Forum on Microbial Threats) summarizes this workshop. |
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... areas in need of greater attention, clarify policy issues by enhancing knowledge and identifying points of agreement, and inform decision makers about science and policy issues. The Forum seeks to illuminate issues rather than resolve ...
... areas in need of greater attention, clarify policy issues by enhancing knowledge and identifying points of agreement, and inform decision makers about science and policy issues. The Forum seeks to illuminate issues rather than resolve ...
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... Areas of the African highlands that, though currently nonendemic, are probably vulnerable to malaria as the result of climate warming ( ), 98 Comparison of the maximum (o), mean (®), and minimum (∆) temperatures recorded within huts in ...
... Areas of the African highlands that, though currently nonendemic, are probably vulnerable to malaria as the result of climate warming ( ), 98 Comparison of the maximum (o), mean (®), and minimum (∆) temperatures recorded within huts in ...
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... area in Red Rocks Canyon, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, southeastern Colorado, 206 Quarterly precipitation as recorded at three weather stations in or near the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, southeastern Colorado, 1995- 2000, 210 Deviations ...
... area in Red Rocks Canyon, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, southeastern Colorado, 206 Quarterly precipitation as recorded at three weather stations in or near the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, southeastern Colorado, 1995- 2000, 210 Deviations ...
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... areas through the use of habitat modification and pesticides—malaria and dengue fever have reemerged in Asia and the ... area or among a specific population during a particular period. Outbreaks are sometimes defined as highly localized ...
... areas through the use of habitat modification and pesticides—malaria and dengue fever have reemerged in Asia and the ... area or among a specific population during a particular period. Outbreaks are sometimes defined as highly localized ...
Contents
1 VectorBorne Disease Emergence and Resurgence | |
2 VectorBorne Disease Detection and Control | |
3 Integrating Strategies to Address VectorBorne Disease | |
Appendixes | |
Acronyms | |
Forum Member Biographies | |
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