What are the environmental factors contributing to the global burden of infectious diseases

What are the environmental factors contributing to the global burden of infectious diseases, and how can public health interventions mitigate their spread and impact? Environmental factors such as climate change, urbanization, deforestation, and globalization drive the emergence, transmission, and persistence of infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens. Zoonotic spillover events, antimicrobial resistance, and inadequate sanitation infrastructure further exacerbate disease transmission dynamics, posing significant challenges to global health security. Implementing proactive measures such as vaccination campaigns, vector control strategies, and outbreak surveillance systems can help mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and mitigate their socioeconomic impact, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation in addressing public health threats.