01502nas a2200193   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001900054653000900073653003900082100001200121700001200133245011700145856009900262300000800361490000700369520091800376022001401294       2023                            d  c06/202310aClimate change10asoil10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)1 aWasan J1 aWasan K00aEffects of climate change on soil health resulting in an increased global spread of neglected tropical diseases.  uhttps://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011378&type=printable  a1-50 v173 a<p>Although it is commonly accepted that climate change will increase the range and abundance of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through increased rainfall and temperature, the role of soil and influence of soil health on this effect is not well understood. We propose that understanding the influence of climate change on the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils can explain how favourable environmental conditions for NTDs and vectors of NTDs to reproduce form. This, in turn, can assist local public health experts in predicting and managing the spread of NTDs. We also suggest that unlike unpredictable climatic factors, soil health can be directly managed through appropriate land use practices. This viewpoint seeks to start a discussion between soil scientists and healthcare professionals on how to achieve common goals and strategies required to manage the spread of NTDs.</p>
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