More Mosquito Days Increasing Zika Risk in U.S.
- Abstract
Hot and humid summer weather across the U.S. brings with it the rise of the mosquito season, and this year the threat of the Zika virus makes that more than a minor nuisance. Mosquito species found in the Lower 48 states are known to transmit this disease, thriving in tropical and subtropical climates. As the climate warms and humidity increases across the nation, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, like Zika, is becoming more prevalent for Americans.
- Resource Type
- Report
- Author
- Climate Central
- Date
- July 27, 2016
- Institution
- Climate Central
- Organization Type
- Ngo
- Health and Human Impact
- Vector-borne disease
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Heat