Climate change significantly affects the distribution of vectors, such as mosquitoes and ticks, by altering their habitats and the geographic areas they can inhabit. This shift increases the risk of vector-borne diseases spreading to new regions, impacting global public health and biodiversity.

Climate Change And Vector Distribution

Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in the global climate, largely driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. It results in global warming, extreme weather events, sea level rise, and disruptions to ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and human societies worldwide.

Climate Change

Distribution of vectors

Mosquitoes

Ticks

Altering habitats

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Vector-borne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens and parasites transmitted to humans and other animals through vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. These diseases pose significant public health challenges due to their widespread nature, potential for outbreaks, and the influence of environmental and socio-economic factors on their transmission dynamics.

Vector-borne Diseases

Global public health

Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing the differences within species, between species, and among ecosystems. It is crucial for ecosystem resilience, human survival, and provides numerous ecological services, yet is threatened by human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change.

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