US Climate and Health Alliance

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
Resource URL
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/more-mosquito-days-increasing-zika-risk-in-us-20553
Date
July 27, 2016
Institution
Climate Central
Organization Type
Ngo
Health and Human Impact
Vector-borne disease
Climate and Environmental Impact
Heat

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