Originally Posted by SteveRogers
And obviously the asian tiger mosquito and dengue hemorrhagic fever didn't exist before the advent of the automobile.....
Several factors contribute to the
resurgence of dengue fever:
No effective mosquito control efforts are underway in most countries with dengue.
Public health systems to detect and control epidemics are deteriorating around the world.
Rapid growth of cities in tropical countries has led to overcrowding, urban decay, and substandard sanitation, allowing more mosquitoes to live closer to more people.
The increase in non-biodegradable plastic packaging and
DISCARDED TIRES is creating new breeding sites for mosquitoes.
Increased jet air travel is helping people infected with dengue viruses to move easily from city to city.
While it is true that dengue existed before the advent of the automobile, discarded tires are a significant contributing factor to the proliferation and expanded distribution of vector mosquitoes and disease. In order for the disease to occur the vector must be present.
The point being that human activities creating environmental disturbances can lead to emergence and resurgence of maladies to epidemic proportions. The car has definitely led to such. The question is whether the convenience is worth it.