According to a survey published in ‘The Lancet Planetary Health’ magazine, mosquito proliferation is driven by climate change and the expansion of the Asian tiger mosquito
A recent study published in the magazine The Lancet Planetary Health It points to a risk of an endemic and in Europe, driven by climate change. Global warming has facilitated mosquito proliferation, including Asian tiger mosquito, which has become a significant continent containment vector. This mosquito, unlike the one found in Brazil, has already been able to establish itself in several European regions, increasing the potential of cases of these diseases.
The survey, conducted in 17 European countries between 2010 and 2020, used statistical models to analyze the occurrence of outbreaks. The results indicate that the presence of the Asian tiger mosquito can double the number of possible cases of dengue and chikungunya. The risk is even higher during the hottest months, from June to October, when temperatures rising between 1 and 5ºC, multiplying the risk of transmission three to five times. This increase in temperatures creates an environment conducive to the reproduction and dissemination of mosquitoes, expanding the risk area for these diseases.
