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Deterministic Mathematical Modeling in Quantitative Ecology - Class 20

Offered By: ICTP-SAIFR via YouTube

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Course Description

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Explore the complex interplay between climate change and various health issues in this comprehensive lecture from the Quantitative Ecology Training Program. Delve into the impacts of climate change on diseases like Dengue and Lyme, examine the effects of land use changes on disease spread, and investigate the role of vectors in transmission. Analyze the consequences of industrial agriculture, climate refugees, and natural disasters on public health. Gain insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, nutrition challenges, and the implications of habitat fragmentation. Learn how deterministic mathematical modeling can be applied to understand and address these pressing ecological and health concerns.

Syllabus

Introduction
Climate change and Dengue
Climate change and Disease
Climate change and Health
Land use effect on diseases
Brazil
Lyme Disease
Mold
Vectors
Industrial agriculture
Climate refugees
Natural disasters
Covid
Nutrition
Habitat fragmentation


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ICTP-SAIFR

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