Most people are afraid of some animal or the other. Some people tremble at the sight of a snake, while others tremble at the sight of a lion hidden in a cage. Many people are even scared of cockroaches and lizards. But do you know which is the most deadly creature in the world? Which takes the lives of most people. If you are thinking snake, scorpion or lion, then absolutely not. You will also be surprised to know its name. This creature, found around our homes, ‘hunts’ most of the people across the world. Every year, most people die due to its bite.
According to the report of BBC Science Focus, according to an estimate, there are a total of 1.2 million species on earth. But if you are asked which is the most deadly creature for humans? Which kills the most people, then perhaps your answer could be snake-scorpion, lion, crocodile or shark. But you will be surprised to know that sharks kill only 70 humans every year. But there is one creature which kills the most humans every year.
According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes kill 7 lakh people every year (Photo_canva)
Mosquitoes are the most dangerous creatures for humans
Yes, we are talking about mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are the most deadly creatures for humans, which spread diseases like malaria and kill 725,000 humans every year. This smallest sized creature has more than 3,000 species across the world. Diseases like malaria, chikungunya, encephalitis, elephantiasis, yellow fever, dengue fever, West Nile virus and Zika virus spread due to the bite of the female mosquito.
More than half the population is affected by them
According to the report of the World Health Organization, at present more than half the population is affected by them. Their incidence is very high in African countries. And in the world, most deaths due to mosquito bites occur here. 95 percent of the world’s cases and 96 percent of deaths are caused by mosquitoes in African areas. Mosquitoes are attracted to our body temperature and the CO2 we exhale. The best way to prevent their infection is to use mosquito nets. Keep spraying disinfectants in the house. Do not allow water to accumulate around the house. Their incidence is especially high during summer and rainy days.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 15, 2024, 13:00 IST