Epidemiologists take into account the role of global climate change and its relationship to the spread of disease.In rural areas of Cambodia,epidemiologists have noted that social patterns are linked to the spread of mosquito-borne illness.Which of the following would they consider?

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Changes in the use of forests, particularly through logging or military use, can disrupt local ecosystems and increase the prevalence of mosquito-borne illnesses. This is because deforestation can create new habitats for mosquitoes and also displace natural predators of mosquitoes, such as birds or bats. Therefore, epidemiologists would consider changes in forest use as a potential factor in the spread of disease. The other options are not directly related to the social patterns or environment in rural Cambodia. The cost of mosquito nets or cultural aversions to bug spray may be barriers to prevention, but they are not necessarily linked to the spread of disease. Antiretroviral drugs are also not relevant to the transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses.

Epidemiologists Take into Account the Role of Global Climate Change