HEALTHJul 22 · 20:06 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLELisa Spencer

Warming temperatures linked to longer mosquito disease season, analysis finds

Climate Central analyzed 239 U.S. cities and found an average increase of 18 'mosquito disease days' per year between 1970 and 2025, with Nashville experiencing a 22-day increase. Warmer temperatures extend mosquito activity, raising disease transmission risks like West Nile virus.

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