Worsening Climate Crisis May Put 8 Billion People at Risks of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

A new study claims that by 2080, more than 8 billion people would be in danger of malaria and dengue fever if greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow unchecked.

Various amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, population density, and altitude are considered in the LSHTM research. However, experts admit that several important aspects were overlooked, such as the disease's evolution and vector and the development of more potent medicines and vaccinations. For example, malaria vaccine studies are under underway. In addition, in certain countries, a dengue vaccine has been approved.

"Current malaria and dengue management efforts primarily focus on decreasing mosquito populations and limiting mosquito-human contact," Colón-González added. While mosquito reduction programs can be beneficial, they are challenging to maintain, especially in low-income nations where limited resources must be divided between mosquito control and treatment."

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