Malaria in mining regions of Colombia: epidemiological characteristics and associated environmental factors
Malaria remains a significant global public health concern, particularly in tropical regions such as Colombia. The Pacific region is the most severely affected due to environmental factors such as high rainfall and elevated temperatures, which have been intensified by climate change. Moreover, minin...
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| Formato: | Artículo revista |
| Lenguaje: | Español |
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8607 |
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| Sumario: | Malaria remains a significant global public health concern, particularly in tropical regions such as Colombia. The Pacific region is the most severely affected due to environmental factors such as high rainfall and elevated temperatures, which have been intensified by climate change. Moreover, mining and resource exploitation activities not only facilitate the transmission of malaria, but also exert profound social impact on local communities, particularly in terms of health and living conditions. In this context, the implementation of effective strategies for malaria prevention and treatment is essential, including the strengthening of epidemiological surveillance systems to ensure early detection and rapid response to outbreaks. This study analyzes the correlation between environmental changes induced by mining activities and the incidence of malaria in Colombia. The analysis is based on documentary sources collected from academic and governmental databases published over the past 15 years. |
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