Research on Climate and Dengue in Malaysia: A Systematic Review

Yien Ling Hii; Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki; Nasrin Aghamohammadi; Joacim Rocklöv

doi:10.1007/s40572-016-0078-z

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Research on Climate and Dengue in Malaysia: A Systematic Review

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Research on Climate and Dengue in Malaysia: A Systematic Review

Yien Ling Hii, Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, Nasrin Aghamohammadi and Joacim Rocklöv

Current environmental health reports, Vol.3(1), pp.81-90

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40572-016-0078-z

PMCID: PMC4789198

PMID: 26931438

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Abstract

Biomedical Research

Climate

Communicable Disease Control - methods

Dengue - epidemiology

Dengue - prevention & control

Forecasting - methods

Humans

Malaysia - epidemiology

Risk Factors

Weather

Background & Objectives Dengue is a climate-sensitive infectious disease. Climate-based dengue early warning may be a simple, low-cost, and effective tool for enhancing surveillance and control. Scientific studies on climate and dengue in local context form the basis for advancing the development of a climate-based early warning system. This study aims to review the current status of scientific studies in climate and dengue and the prospect or challenges of such research on a climate-based dengue early warning system in a dengue-endemic country, taking Malaysia as a case study. Method We reviewed the relationship between climate and dengue derived from statistical modeling, laboratory tests, and field studies. We searched electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO (MEDLINE), Web of Science, and the World Health Organization publications, and assessed climate factors and their influence on dengue cases, mosquitoes, and virus and recent development in the field of climate and dengue. Results & Discussion Few studies in Malaysia have emphasized the relationship between climate and dengue. Climatic factors such as temperature, rainfall, and humidity are associated with dengue; however, these relationships were not consistent. Climate change projections for Malaysia show a mounting risk for dengue in the future. Scientific studies on climate and dengue enhance dengue surveillance in the long run. Conclusion It is essential for institutions in Malaysia to promote research on climate and vector-borne diseases to advance the development of climate-based early warning systems. Together, effective strategies that improve existing research capacity, maximize the use of limited resources, and promote local-international partnership are crucial for sustaining research on climate and health.

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Title: Research on Climate and Dengue in Malaysia: A Systematic Review
Authors/Creators: Yien Ling Hii - Umeå University
Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki - University of Malaya
Nasrin Aghamohammadi - University of Malaya
Joacim Rocklöv - Umeå University
Publication Details: Current environmental health reports, Vol.3(1), pp.81-90
Publisher: Springer Nature
Identifiers: 991005618226707891
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Biosecurity and One Health; Harry Butler Institute
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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