%0 Journal Article
%T The Changing Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Human
%J World Environment
%@ 2163-1581
%D 2011
%I 
%R 10.5923/j.env.20110101.03
%X A number of pathogens are continuing to be accounted for a major part of our i1l-heath, unwanted death and reasonably is a matter of serious concern. Anthropogenic disturbances of natural ecosystems like forest clearance, contamination of soil, water and food provide the ideal condition for the outbreak of parasitic diseases. Human population growth and malnutrition are also associated with the parasitic diseases. Interdisciplinary research involving foresters, ecologists, wildlife experts, and parasitologists is required for better understanding the current pattern of spread of human parasitic diseases along with their virulence. Agricultural irrigation, dam construction, and land degradation are related to spread of human parasitic diseases. Involvement of local communities in prevention of disease can increase the efficacy of disease management. The present paper highlights the consequences of anthropogenic ecological disturbances and other factors in spread of human parasitic diseases in light of recent findings.
%K Infectious Diseasess
%K Vector-Borne
%K Malnutrition
%K Land Degradation
%K Food Contamination
%U http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.env.20110101.03.html