Disease and Environmental Factors: A Profile of Brazil Post-COVID Scenario
摘要
Environmental transformations, climate changeClimate change, deforestation,Deforestation and urbanizationUrbanization have significant impacts on human health. This chapter aims to address the complex relationship between Olayinka these changes and the emergence of diseasesDiseases, as occurred with the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to understanding the relationships between environmental changes and the spread of infectious diseases, considering the Brazilian context. The pandemic highlighted human vulnerabilityVulnerability to emerging diseases; in addition, the uncontrolled exploitation of ecosystems can facilitate the transmission of viruses from animals to humans. It is crucial to consider the interconnection between human health and the environment and encourage sustainable practices to prevent future pandemics and protect global health.