Air pollution and health in South Africa: towards forecasting and preventing ill health effects

This Case Study aims to address air pollution, with a focus on particulate matter (PM), which is a key environmental risk factor that impacts human health. By integrative analysis of comprehensive datasets containing mortality, health indicators, air quality, and environmental records, this Case Study aims to understand the relationship between air pollution exposure and various […]

Vector-borne diseases in the Iberian Peninsula

This Case Study aims to address significant public health challenges and develop comprehensive prevention strategies and enhance readiness against vector-borne diseases. A. Leishmaniasis in Dogs: Leishmaniases, transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies, are significant vector-borne infectious diseases in the EU and Mediterranean regions, posing a major veterinary concern. Dogs, particularly in southern Europe, are susceptible to […]