Autor(es): Gillis, Justin, Romero, Simon

Resumo: The article reports on the association of the emergence of Zika epidemic as well as the related spread of a disease called dengue on global climate change. The consideration of climate change as a factor in a string of disease outbreaks afflicting both people and animals is outlined. According to experts, a main reason for the disease outbreaks was most likely the expansion of the number of people at risk, through urbanization, population growth and international travel.

Palavras-Chave: Zika Virus Epidemic, Dengue, Climatic changes, Pandemics, Urbanization, Population

Imprenta: New York Times, v. 165, n. 57149, p. 6-11, 2016

Descritores: Zika virus - Dengue ; Zika virus - Epidemic

Data de publicação: 2016