Climate change and prioritized zoonoses: a population-based overview using CARTaGENE data

Climate change may contribute to the emergence and spread of zoonoses, which are diseases transmitted between animals and humans. This project aimed to describe the occurrence of 14 priority zoonotic diseases in Quebec using CARTaGENE data linked with administrative health records. The study identified 508 zoonotic disease episodes among 459 participants between 1998 and 2019, with campylobacteriosis, influenza, salmonellosis, and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome being the most frequently reported conditions. The analyses also examined the characteristics of affected individuals, patterns of healthcare use, and potential risk factors, including occupational exposures. The findings demonstrate the value of CARTaGENE as a resource for surveillance and research on zoonotic diseases and may help support prevention efforts in the context of climate change.

• Public health and epidemiology

• Questionnaire data