Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia
Researchers from Monash University warn that climate change is expanding the range of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria in Australia. While malaria is declining due to medical interventions, dengue risks are rising as warmer temperatures allow the insects to thrive in previously temperate regions.
Why it matters
Understanding the link between climate change and disease vectors is critical for public health planning and resource allocation in warming regions.
Mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid regions, with Australia's tropical areas a perfect breeding ground. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS As global temperatures rise, Australia's warmer north is at increasing risk of mosquito-borne diseases including malaria and dengue.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue Both the malaria-spreading Anopheles mosquitoes and dengue-spreading Aedes mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid environments with higher levels of rainfall.
Monash University researchers have delved into how climate change and other factors interact to potentially increase the risks of the diseases globally, in a study released on Monday.
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