Rising temperatures aren't just about heatwaves; they're reshaping our health landscape too. Climate change is altering the playbook for vector-borne diseases, making mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas not just pests, but potent carriers of deadly diseases. With over a million lives claimed by mosquitoes annually, the stakes are high. As #climate patterns shift, these vectors adapt and expand, bringing diseases to new areas and increasing risk. Globalization means no one is isolated; a climate impact anywhere can ripple globally. Let's talk about solutions, awareness, and action. Help spread awareness and like, share and help repost!
Climate change impacts disease distribution by influencing vector-borne diseases like those transmitted by fleas, ticks, and #mosquitoes. Mosquitoes alone cause over a million deaths annually. Changes in #climate patterns can lead to vector and #pathogen adaptations, expanding their range and increasing breeding sites. This can raise disease incidence, especially as globalization allows climate effects in one country to affect others.
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