The Projected Increased Spread of Human Diseases Can Be

Question

The projected increased spread of human diseases can be
A) Related to global climate change
B) Related to increased mutation rates in humans
C) Related to a decrease in vertebrate hosts
D) Unrelated to disease vectors

Accepted Answer

The projected increased spread of human diseases is related to global climate change, as the warming of temperatures can create new habitats for disease vectors, change the timing and duration of transmission seasons, and affect the behavior of both hosts and vectors.