Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Research Article
Analysis of Trend and Distribution of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in the Indian Himalayan Region over a Period of 12 Years (2009-2021)
Author(s): Joshitha Sankam*
The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is endemic to various infectious diseases. More recently, the phenomenon of
climate change has further escalated the problems in these regions by causing rapid and complex developmental
challenges. Climate change has also affected the intensity and distribution of infectious diseases in this region.
Objectives: The objective of this study is to analyse the trend and distribution of infectious diseases in the IHR
region from 2009 to 2021.
Methods: Findings were focused on the 13 IHR states/union territories of India. The key variables for analysis of
infectious disease outbreaks were collected from the Weekly Outbreak reports of the Integrated Disease Surveillance
Program (IDSP) from June 2009 to August 2021.
Results: The study found that there is an increase in the trend of infectious.. View more»