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Zika, Ebola outbreaks can be predicted through environmental changes, finds new study
2016-06-13 05:13:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
First Post: Scientists have successfully developed a model that can predict the outbreak of diseases that spread from animals to humans -- such as Ebola and Zika -- based on changes in climate, population growth and land use. "This model is a major improvement in our understanding of the spread of diseases from animals to people," said Kate Jones from University College London (UCL) in the UK. "We hope it can be used to help communities prepare and respond to disease outbreaks, as well as to make decisions...
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