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. 2009 Nov 11;2:10.3402/gha.v2i0.2106. doi: 10.3402/gha.v2i0.2106

Table 3.

Common adaptation mechanisms, illustrated by two climate-sensitive diseases: tularaemia and malaria.

Common adaptation Tularaemia Malaria
Early warning systems based on meteorology In place (e.g. in Sweden) At a research stage
Early warning systems based on case detection Active and passive Passive
Surveillance possible Yes Yes
Preparedness of health services Moderate Low
Involvement of other sectors (forestry, agriculture and infrastructure) Yes Beginning

Source: Rydén et al. (32).