• Dr. G. Vimala
• Dr. T. Veni

Objective: The world is witnessing climate change. This change has already started affecting air quality, food production, water supply, coastal settlements and human health. Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases. There is increasing evidence about the impact of climate change on vector borne diseases. The present study was aimed to investigate any significant correlations between the vector borne diseases and climate change in Vellore town, Tamilnadu, India. Methods: We collected medical data from the standard government hospital located in Vellore town while the meteorological data was obtained from meteorological station situated in the study area under the state ministry of agriculture for the past three years (2015-2017). Results: There are 31 positive cases of Malaria was recorded in 2015 and 42 positive cases of Dengue in 2017 than in other periods of observation. Excessive monsoon rainfall and resultant high humidity were clearly identified as major factors for malaria and dengue in this region. Conclusion: The result shows that there is a significant correlation between the vector borne diseases and climate change in Vellore town.

Dengue, Malaria, Lymph edema, Meteorological data, Climate change

"Impact of Climate Change on Vector Borne Diseases in Vellore Town, Tamilnadu, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.b526-b537, February-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202162.pdf

"Impact of Climate Change on Vector Borne Diseases in Vellore Town, Tamilnadu, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no. ppb526-b537, February-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202162.pdf