Impact of Global Climate-Change on Ecology of Anopheles  Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review

Seyyed Ghavam  Shafagh; Eslam  Moradi-Asl; Marieh  Mirzagholipour; Ali Salehi  Sahlabadi; Sayed Vahid  Esmaeili; Chiman  Karami

doi:10.18502/ijph.v54i3.18247

Seyyed Ghavam Shafagh School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Eslam Moradi-Asl Arthropod-Borne Diseases Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
Marieh Mirzagholipour Students Research Committee, School of Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
Ali Salehi Sahlabadi Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center, Research Institute for Health Sciences and Environment, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Sayed Vahid Esmaeili Student Research Committee, Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Chiman Karami Arthropod-Borne Diseases Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v54i3.18247

Keywords: Climate change; Global warming; Malaria; Anopheles

Abstract

Background: This study investigated the impact of climate variables on the prevalence of malaria, a climate-sensitive infectious disease.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted on articles published from Mar 2000 to Aug 2023 in Persian and English languages. Overall, 10,731 articles were retrieved, and 58 studies were included in the analysis.

Results: Climate variables such as temperature, rainfall, and humidity play a significant role in predicting malaria outbreaks, with inconsistencies observed in different regions, including Iran. The study highlights the need for tailored preventive.

Conclusion: Strategies and interventions to address the impact of climate change on malaria transmission. Enhanced health system resilience is essential to combat the anticipated rise in malaria cases in the future.