Sickness that would be common during La Niña
1. Dengue fever: Mosquito populations tend to increase during periods of heavy rainfall, which can lead to a higher transmission of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever.
2. Cholera: Heavy rainfall can lead to contamination of water sources, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera.
3. Malaria: Increased rainfall can create breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes, leading to a higher prevalence of the disease.
4. Respiratory infections: The cooler and wetter conditions during La Niña can promote the spread of respiratory infections such as the flu and common cold.
5. Leptospirosis: This bacterial infection is more common during periods of heavy rainfall, as it is typically spread through contact with contaminated water or soil.
6. Gastrointestinal infections: Contaminated water sources and poor sanitation practices can lead to an increase in gastrointestinal infections like typhoid fever and hepatitis A during La Niña events.