Cultura: International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology

Vol. 21 No. 3s (2024): Volume 21, Number 3s – 2024
Original Article

Intersecting Environmental and Health Crises: A Review of Respiratory And Infectious Disease Risks in Changing Ecosystems

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  • Alshammari, Abdullatif Fehaid J, Alhusinawi, Sultan Abdulhamid, Mohammed Salem Alghaithi, Basheer Fhaid Jadlan Alshammari, Alshammari, Turki Ashwi S,
  • Alanazi, Bader Mohammed A, Alshammari, Khalid Mufareh F, Alshammari, Abdullah Fuhaid Jadlan, Alshammari Khalaf Basheer Mashhuor, Mohammed Nawi Jaddan Alshammari

Published 2024-03-15

Keywords

  • Environmental change; respiratory diseases; Infectious outbreaks; Climate change; Ecosystem health; Public health
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Abstract

Background: Environmental change—driven by climate variability, pollution, urbanization, and ecosystem disruption—has emerged as a major determinant of population health.

Objective: This review aims to synthesize current evidence on how environmental changes influence the emergence, transmission, and severity of respiratory diseases and infectious outbreaks.

Methods: A narrative or systematic literature review was conducted using peer-reviewed studies focusing on climate factors, air quality, ecosystem disruption, and disease outcomes.

Results: Findings indicate strong associations between environmental stressors and increased respiratory morbidity, altered infectious disease dynamics, and heightened outbreak risks.

Conclusion: Integrated environmental and health strategies are essential to mitigate disease risks in changing ecosystems.

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