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Climate Change and Public Health - Health Effects - Diseases Carried by Vectors

The Health Studies Branch (HSB) leads CDC’s Clean Water for Heath Program (CWH), focuses on drinking water sources that are not regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act. CWH conducts activities in three areas: water-related exposure and outcome research, the Private Well Initiative, and technical assistance and outbreak response.

CDC’s Environmental Health Services Branch provides resources on preventing foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, protecting water, and improving environmental health service performance.

Nutritious food is a basic necessity of life, and failure to obtain sufficient calories, macronutrients (fats, proteins, carbohydrates), and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) can result in illness and death.

Vectorborne and zoonotic diseases (VBZD) are infectious diseases whose transmission involves animal hosts or vectors.

Drought is a natural phenomenon in which rainfall is lower than average for an extended period of time. Periods of drought can result in inadequate water supply and can lead to public health problems. Take action and learn how drought can impact your health and the health of your family.

Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.