It has been a while since the effects of climate change have been felt in aspects of everyday life. Argentinians recognize it and perceive it in their immediate surroundings: from extreme temperatures to increases in diseases.
This is revealed by a recent study conducted by the Observatorio Humanitario de Cruz Roja Argentina, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
In this sense, it has ceased to be an abstract concept to become an unavoidable phenomenon for many people in the country. What data emerges from the study.
Effects of Climate Change: Dengue
The increased circulation of dengue, an effect of climate change.
The study, among several points, shows that 91% of respondents report an increase in the number of disease-transmitting insects. In other words, 9 out of 10 stated they had noticed an increase in the presence of these insects in their areas, a situation that leads to a rise in vector-borne disease cases.
The most well-known case is that of the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti, vectors of dengue, zika, and chikungunya. This phenomenon, directly linked to climate change, is causing health concerns among the population.
Rising Temperatures
Feeling the Effects of Climate Change: What Happens with the Information
Report from the Observatorio Humanitario de Cruz Roja Argentina.
Despite the concern about the effects, another key point arising from the report of the Cruz Roja Observatory is that 55% of surveyed individuals claim to be little or not informed about climate change.
This situation highlights the urgent need for awareness campaigns and education on the subject.
About the Study
The surveys, both in-person and online, were aimed at individuals between 18 and 70 years old, and the data analysis was done using SPSS software.
The privacy of the participants was ensured through the application of IFRC data protection policies. No personal identification information was collected.
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