What Are Some Examples of Ecological Changes Impacting Disease?
- Urbanization: Rapid urbanization can lead to overcrowded living conditions, poor sanitation, and increased exposure to pathogens, contributing to the spread of diseases like tuberculosis and influenza. - Agriculture: Changes in agricultural practices, such as the use of irrigation, can create breeding grounds for vectors, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases. - Deforestation: Deforestation can disrupt ecosystems and bring humans into closer contact with wildlife, increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases such as Ebola.
