5 Deadly Diseases Caused By Global Warming

Modern science has prevented deadly diseases ranging from tetanus to polio, but man-made global warming could
unravel our collective progress as new deadly diseases emerge as a result of climate change. Weve rounded up a list of
five deadly diseases below. That said, its important to note the spread of new deadly diseases could potentially be
prevented if the world would listen to warnings from atmospheric scientists and do everything humanly possible to
mitigate climate change.
ANTHRAX
Out of control methane pouring into the atmosphere is not the only concern from the thawing Siberian permafrost. As
global warming melts the permafrost, deadly diseases lying dormant for hundreds or thousands of years could be unleashed,
quickly spreading to livestock and humans. A preview of this emerging threat came as recently as July 2016 when a 75-year-
old reindeer carcass became unfrozen from soaring temperatures, causing the first anthrax outbreak since 1941. The
outbreak killed more than 2,000 reindeer and sickened 13 people in Siberia.
ZIKA
With temperatures rising in higher latitudes, diseases once confined to the tropics are now traveling far from the equator to
the United States and other parts of the world not used to dealing with mosquito-borne diseases like Zika. Mosquitos
carrying the virus have already crossed the U.S. border and are spreading across South Florida, creating a public health
emergency. The National Institutes of Healths Anthony Fauci recently warned that Texas and Louisiana could be next for
Zika. As we get continued warming, its going to become more difficult to control mosquitoes, Andrew Monaghan, an
atmospheric scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., recently toldThe New York Times.
The warmer it is, the faster they can develop from egg to adult, and the faster they can incubate viruses.
ZOMBIE DISEASES
There could be other deadly viruses safely frozen for now underneath the permafrost. But as the permafrost continues to
thaw from global warming, Neanderthal viruses, smallpox or other ancient illnesses could become released into the
environment again after laying dormant for thousands of years. In 2015, researchers discovered a giant virus buried in the
permafrost for 30,000 years that was still infectious, although the virus only infects amoebas and isnt dangerous to humans.
However, there could be other viruses harmful to humans lurking underneath the permafrost. Neanderthals and humans
both lived in Siberia as recently as 28,000 years ago and there is a chance that some of the diseases that plagued both species
could still be around.
TICK-BORNE ILLNESS
Ticks are another disease transmitter like mosquitos that will likely migrate to new regions and become more active as the
climate changes and summers became longer and hotter. Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that has been increasing in the
United States. The protozoan infection is mostly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest. In 2011, more than 1,100 cases
of babesiosis from 15 states were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyme disease is another tick-
borne illness that could move northward if global warming is allowed to continue unabated. The tick that carries Lyme is the
American blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), otherwise known as deer tick. According to the Minnesota Department of
Health, the incidence of Lyme disease in the state has been increasingin recent years, an indication that deer ticks are
migrating north.
CHOLERA
Deadly cholera outbreaks could increase with climate change because the bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and
dehydration is attracted to warm weather and warm water. The disease spreads through contaminated water and cholera
could increase in developing countries with poor sanitation that are on the front lines of climate change. Extreme heat and
intense storms caused by climate change could lead to flooding that spreads contaminated water. Cholera kills more than
100,000 people globally every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I would put cholera
highest on my list to worry about with respect to climate change, Dr. David M. Morens, senior advisor to the director of the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told Think Progress. Cholera likes warm weather, so the warmer the
Earth gets and the warmer the water gets, the more its going to like it. Climate change will likely make cholera much worse.

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5 Common Diseases During Cold Weather
When the weather is cold, its nice to just relax, sip on a hot drink and cover yourself with a warm, fuzzy blanket.
Other than that, itd also be great to take your vitamins and make sure that you have stocked medicine for fever.
Yes, the weather may be calming and pleasant, but its also during such a condition when certain types of diseases
are common, so its better to have some medicine for cough & colds and fever stocked.
Here are a few illnesses to watch out for when the winds are making you shiver.
Common Cold
Its a no-brainer that this all-too-common all-year-round viral infection will be well, even more common when
the temperature gets low. However, despite having the same name as the word describing the weather when
its common, the cold is not what causes this disease. In actuality, it is caused by more than 200 types of viruses,
with coronavirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus as the most well-known. The reason why colds are more common
during cold days is because people tend to stay inside when it gets chilly out. Indoor air is trapped, so when
people sneeze, others catch the viruses that come along with it.
Influenza
This infection shares a lot of similarities with the common cold: theyre both upper respiratory tract infections,
perennially present, and caused by a wide plethora of viruses. They also share a handful of symptoms: headaches,
a clogged nose, and cough. Because of these likenesses, its easy to mistake one for the other. In order to know
which is which, take note that influenza causes joint pains, body weakness, and fever that can reach up to 41C.
Asthma
Cold air is a major trigger of asthma symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
The triggers for this congenital respiratory disease varies from one patient to another. To some who have it, cold
weather is one of those and a powerful one at that. Once triggered, asthma constricts the airways, causing
difficult, short, and painful breathing. To prevent this, its advisable for asthmatic people to stay indoors and wear
appropriate clothing during cold weather. Also, its best to carry doctor-prescribed inhalers in case, as an attack
can happen anytime, anywhere.
Sore Throat
Another year-round disease that becomes more widespread when it gets cold. Its either caused by bacterial/viral
infection, or throat irritation from low humidity. While not exactly a serious illness, it is nevertheless painful and
annoying. If it becomes too unbearable to wait for the condition to self-terminate, one can take warm, clear, and
neutral beverages as an alleviatory means or consult a physician.
Dry Skin
Because of the low humidity during cold weather, the skin easily dries up, causing it to itch and crack. As a remedy,
one can apply moisturizer to stop the skins moisture from evaporating. Also, taking warm showers can help. Hot
showers will not only worsen the condition, but also make your hair look dry and dull.
Just because its cold doesnt mean you can just chill. Remember, diseases dont take a break, not even during
the holidays, so you better be ready.

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