Cities across the USA are implementing urban policies to mitigate unwanted effects of urbanization. These policies may inadvertently promote the proliferation of mosquito vectors. Limited evidence exists regarding how urban policies impact arbovirus transmission risk. Models can evaluate public health interventions aimed at reducing arbovirus-related risks caused by urban policies.
Keywords: Aedes aegypti; Aedes albopictus; Culex quinquefasciatus; mosquitoes; public health; urbanization.
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