Title: Spatial variation of population, density, and composition of mosquitoes in mainland China.
Authors: Wang, Zhenbo; Jia, Xuechun; Wang, Yinan; Xu, Chengdong
Abstract: Mosquitoes pose a significant threat to global health, impacting over 40% of the world's population. Currently, a dearth of large-scale and long-term data on mosquito populations in China hinders related research and public health endeavors. In response, we meticulously compiled and analyzed existing studies to construct a comprehensive dataset illustrating the spatial variation of mosquito populations, density, and composition across mainland China. This dataset furnishes invaluable information to support further research on mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases on broader spatial and temporal scales. The primary aim of this research is to contribute to efforts aimed at controlling mosquito transmission and mosquito-borne diseases, ultimately enhancing human well-being.
Subjects: MOSQUITO-borne diseases; POPULATION of China; SPATIAL variation; PUBLIC health; INFECTIOUS disease transmission
Publication: Scientific Data, 2025, Vol 12, Issue 1, p1
ISSN: 2052-4463
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1038/s41597-025-04386-1

Spatial variation of population, density, and composition of mosquitoes in mainland China.

Wang, Zhenbo; Jia, Xuechun; Wang, Yinan; Xu, Chengdong