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Climate change expands the range and risk of vector-borne diseases by altering temperature, rainfall, and humidity, which affects the life cycles of vectors like mosquitoes and ticks. It also increases the risk of waterborne diseases by promoting the growth of pathogens in contaminated water, especially during periods of heavy rainfall and drought.
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