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#sdg3 & #sdg13 How is climate impacting disease? One definitely impacts the other. This is a reason for worry! “The long and warm summer is also to blame: it allowed tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus), which inhabit southern Europe and can carry the disease, to thrive.” Let’s listen to #science and start taking action! Join us at Community of Guardians to find your team and start taking action! https://lnkd.in/gbG9gb_M

#sdg3 & #sdg13 How is climate impacting disease? One definitely impacts the other. This is a reason for worry! “The long and warm summer is also to blame: it allowed tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus), which inhabit southern Europe and can carry the disease, to thrive.” Let’s listen to #science and start taking action! Join us at Community of Guardians to find your team and start taking action! https://lnkd.in/gcCkCUEb

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued a stark warning about the rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe, attributing the surge to climate change. The region comprising the European Union (EU) plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway (EEA) has witnessed a significant increase in the number of locally acquired cases of dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses. #ClimateChange #Health #Mosquitoes Read about it and more: https://lnkd.in/gSfXK_Em

"West Nile virus was first detected in the United States in 1999 and is now the most common cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States in most years. While many infected people feel no symptoms, others can experience symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash, as well as more severe damage to the central nervous system in some patients, causing encephalitis, meningitis, and occasionally death. From 1999 to 2021, a total of 55,443 cases of West Nile virus disease were reported in to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly half of the reported cases of people infected with West Nile virus were neuroinvasive—that is, affecting the brain or causing neurologic dysfunction. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by biting infected birds, which are the main hosts of the virus. People are then infected when they are bitten by these virus-carrying mosquitoes."

Mosquito Borne Diseases Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses are at risk of hitting the UK by 2040 , 2050 as global temperature rise on an annual basis. These diseases along with Westnile virus have been seen already on the European continent , with over 4.5 million cases of Dengue reported globally in 2023 ecdc.europa.eu reported locally acquired cases in Italy (72) , France ( 41) and Spain (3) thus as our temperatures climb these disease are appearing more frequently on the continent of Europe.

It is high time we focus on the relationship between the changing climate and infectious disease risks #Climatechange #Infectiousdisease #globalhealth https://lnkd.in/gCqBfQDh

Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20th, serves as a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about the threat these tiny insects pose to global health. The day is an opportunity to educate communities about the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting various pathogens that affect millions of people worldwide, causing illness, disability, and even death. Mosquito Day aims to highlight the need for preventive measures including mosquito control, the use of insecticide-treated bed nets, and community participation in eliminating breeding sites. Organizations and communities participate in events on this day to promote public health initiatives and educate people about the measures they can take to protect themselves and their communities from mosquito-borne diseases. These efforts range from organizing awareness campaigns to distributing insecticide-treated bed nets and implementing mosquito control strategies. By raising awareness on Mosquito Day, individuals and communities can contribute to combating these debilitating diseases, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for all. Sana Aqeel MSPH scholar #worldmosquitoday #mosquito #control #environment #safe

Mosquitoes, ticks, lice--yuk! Plus they carry disease. Cases of vector-borne diseases have doubled in the #usa in the past decade. Thanks to #climatechange these #bugs are traveling further and faster. #mosquitoes #ticks #lice #vectorcontrol #hiddensignals #infectiousdiseases https://lnkd.in/edYj8kwf

*Dengue Infection* There has been 10 times increase in the Dengue cases from year 2000 to 2019.The cases has increased from 5 lacs to 52 lacs in last 19 years in the world. The reason behind increase in Dengue cases is climatic changes like rising temperature and changing rainfall patterns.This is causing favourable environment for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Actual cases may be much higher because in most cases symptoms are not very evident. Dengue is becoming a serious public health threat and spreading in those countries rapidly where impact of climate change is more. (Courtesy WHO)

Vector-borne diseases are caused by pathogens that have been transmitted from an infected animal to a human by a vector (a living organism, like a tick or mosquito). Vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases and cause more than 700,000 deaths annually. If you are interested in understanding more about how climate change can increase the risk of vector borne diseases and importantly, what can be done to reduce these risks, then read more..... https://lnkd.in/ecD2mscU