Georgakopoulou Vasiliki Epameinondas, Taskou Chrysoula, Sarantaki Antigoni, Spandidos Demetrios A, Gourounti Kleanthi, Chaniotis Dimitrios, Beloukas Apostolos
Department of Pathophysiology, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece.
Exp Ther Med. 2025 Jul 21;30(3):174. doi: 10.3892/etm.2025.12924. eCollection 2025 Sep.
The escalating challenges posed by climate change have profound implications for public health, particularly concerning the interplay between pregnancy and vector-borne infections. This review explores the multifaceted interactions between climate change, vector ecology, and pregnancy, with a focus on pathogens such as malaria, Zika virus, and dengue fever. For pregnant women, these vector-borne infections carry significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies, necessitating urgent and effective public health responses. Highlighting the heightened vulnerability of pregnant women to these diseases, the review outlines the significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies. It advocates actionable public health responses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced surveillance systems to monitor vector populations and disease incidence, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. By integrating preventive measures and timely medical interventions into maternal healthcare systems, the study provides a pathway to mitigating adverse outcomes. Additionally, the findings underscore the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to bridge gaps between climate adaptation, vector control, and healthcare strategies. These insights not only enhance our understanding of a critical health challenge but also serve as a foundation for advancing medical research and healthcare practices, thereby promoting resilience in vulnerable populations.
气候变化带来的挑战不断升级，对公众健康有着深远影响，尤其是在妊娠与媒介传播感染之间的相互作用方面。本综述探讨了气候变化、媒介生态与妊娠之间的多方面相互作用，重点关注疟疾、寨卡病毒和登革热等病原体。对于孕妇而言，这些媒介传播感染存在重大风险，包括流产、死产、早产和先天性异常，因此需要采取紧急有效的公共卫生应对措施。该综述强调了孕妇对这些疾病的更高易感性，概述了包括流产、死产、早产和先天性异常在内的重大风险。它倡导可采取行动的公共卫生应对措施，强调迫切需要加强监测系统，以监测媒介种群和疾病发病率，特别是在气候脆弱地区。通过将预防措施和及时的医疗干预纳入孕产妇医疗保健系统，该研究提供了一条减轻不良后果的途径。此外，研究结果强调了跨学科方法对于弥合气候适应、媒介控制和医疗保健策略之间差距的重要性。这些见解不仅增进了我们对这一关键健康挑战的理解，还为推进医学研究和医疗保健实践奠定了基础，从而提高脆弱人群的复原力。
