A new study indicates that climate change has likely played a significant role in the increase of dengue cases, which have surged from 6 to over 12 million globally.
Erin Mordecai warns that many regions could see dengue incidence more than double due to ongoing climate change, emphasizing urgent climate action to mitigate this risk.
Dengue fever remains the most common tropical disease, but without a widely available vaccine for adults, only minimal supportive care can be offered once contracted.
The study shows a 20% increase in dengue cases across 21 countries from 1995-2014, underscoring the influence of climate change on public health.
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