Forbes April 22, 2024
Climate change may not only lead to rising ocean levels and more disruptive weather systems. On this Earth Day, researchers also warn that climate change may lead to new patterns of infectious diseases. As our planet warms, the ranges of pathogens may change. The result? Diseases typically thought to be limited to the tropics may become commonplace in other regions of the world, including the United States.
The trends are already troubling. Nearly 5 million suspected cases of dengue have been reported thus far in 2024, according to data provided by the Pan American Health Organization. This represents a 448% increase for this period over the average of the past five years. Local transmission in the U.S. has been reported...
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