Climate Change and Vector Dynamics

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels. These changes can significantly affect ecosystems, including the habitats of disease-carrying vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks. As temperatures rise, these vectors can expand into new areas, breed more rapidly, and remain active longer. This may lead to an increase in diseases they transmit, like malaria or Lyme disease. Understanding this link helps us anticipate public health challenges and adapt strategies to manage vector-borne diseases in a changing climate.