Climate Change in Malaysia Increases Risk of Infectious Diseases
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Malaysia is currently facing serious health challenges due to erratic climate change. Significant temperature increases, heavier rainfall, and frequent flooding have altered environmental conditions across the country.
These extreme weather conditions create an environment highly suitable for disease vectors to breed. For example, areas affected by floods and rainwater collection become ideal breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes, which are the primary carriers of the dengue virus.
In addition to dengue, the risk of leptospirosis, or rat urine disease, is also on the rise. This disease is often linked to floodwater contamination that carries bacteria from animal urine, thereby threatening the health of residents exposed to such areas.
The haze problem that frequently hits the country also adds a burden to the public health system. Poor air quality not only affects the respiratory system but also weakens the body's resistance to other infectious diseases.
Health authorities advise the public to always maintain the cleanliness of their home surroundings to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Proactive preventive measures are essential to protect oneself and one's family from the threats of diseases associated with this climate change.
Sources: Asia News Network
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