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As dengue cases rise, researchers point to simple solution: Trash cleanup

Last updated: January 13, 2025 7:42 pm
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Trash disposal has been identified as a significant factor in reducing the risk of dengue fever, a viral illness spread through mosquito bites that has seen a global surge in cases. A recent study conducted by Stanford researchers and international collaborators focused on children under the age of 5 in dengue hotspots like Fiji and Indonesia. The study, published in BMC Infectious Diseases, revealed that children living in households with regular garbage removal had a significantly lower risk of contracting dengue compared to those living in areas with trash accumulation.

Dr. Joelle Rosser, the lead author of the publication, emphasized the impact of trash on dengue risk worldwide. Trash can act as a breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which spreads dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. The study also highlighted the high burden of dengue infections among young children in the study areas, with a large percentage having been infected by the age of 4 to 5.

Interestingly, the study found that settlements experiencing more frequent flooding had lower dengue rates, potentially due to floodwaters flushing out mosquito breeding sites. However, poor trash collection in flooded areas could lead to increased mosquito breeding. These findings underscore the importance of environmental factors like trash management and flood mitigation in controlling mosquito-borne diseases.

The research was part of the RISE project, which aims to upgrade water infrastructures in communities vulnerable to climate change impacts. By minimizing trash, enhancing rainwater collection, and establishing flood buffers, the project seeks to reduce mosquito breeding grounds and make communities more resilient to climate change-induced floods and droughts.

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Dr. Rosser plans to track a cohort of young children in these communities over several years to assess the impact of the RISE intervention on infection rates. Dr. Isra Wahid, the senior author of the study, hopes that the findings will inform local government actions to improve trash collection systems and mitigate flood risks.

Overall, the study provides a model for addressing arbovirus transmission through environmental modifications, offering scalable solutions for high-risk areas globally. By reducing trash accumulation and implementing flood mitigation measures, communities can minimize the impacts of climate change on human health and well-being. The research sheds light on simple yet effective ways to combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and protect vulnerable populations.

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