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As has been well-documented in recent years, certain populations and geographic regions can be much more vulnerable to environmental health issues like malaria and the use of DDT. Growing populations, with over 20-30% infected with HIV/AIDS, global climate change, and an environment that has experienced DDT applications for over 50 years, have led to increased outbreaks of malaria in the tropical regions of Africa.
-How could global climate change be connected with an increase in malaria cases?
A) Humans are more susceptible when they experience temperature extremes.
B) Temperature increases improves mosquito breeding conditions.
C) Mosquito abatement programs do not work well when temperature increases.
D) All diseases are more prevalent in tropical areas.
E) Temperature increases promote immigration, a percentage of who are already infected with malaria.
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-Toxicity
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-Bioaccumulation
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-Biomagnification
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-Carcinogens
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