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Mixed picture for changes in stable malaria distribution with future climate in Africa

Thomas, C.J.; Davies, G.; Dunn, C.E.

Authors

C.J. Thomas

G. Davies

C.E. Dunn



Abstract

Our models indicate that in the next 30–40 years, the effects of climate change on stable falciparum malaria zones in Africa are probably complex and spatially heterogeneous, and that range contractions are more likely than expansions. Notably, we did not find evidence that the highlands are particularly vulnerable to change in this period. It is only by the second half of this century that increases in the potential for stable transmission in the highlands due to climate change were projected to be strong and, even here, the response was patchy. While not denying the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reduce long-term adverse impact, we suggest that climate change is unlikely to lead to widespread expansion in the distribution of stable malaria in Africa during the next few decades.

Citation

Thomas, C., Davies, G., & Dunn, C. (2004). Mixed picture for changes in stable malaria distribution with future climate in Africa. Trends in Parasitology, 20(5), 216-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2004.03.001

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2004-05
Deposit Date Apr 4, 2007
Journal Trends in Parasitology
Print ISSN 1471-4922
Publisher Cell Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 20
Issue 5
Pages 216-220
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2004.03.001

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