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Insects are vanishing quickly, which could affect global food systems and nutrition.
Most crops rely on insect pollination, linking insect declines to pricier coffee, chocolate, and nuts.
Experts warn that insect loss could threaten food security and public health.
A 2019 global review found about 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction.
Experts call for better monitoring and tighter controls on chemicals.
Experts emphasize that insects underpin food production and ecological balance.
Mosquito populations, though often pests, are part of broader ecological networks.
Dr Joseph Varon warns of the risks if the insect crash continues.
The article cites food price risks tied to insect declines across crops.
The piece notes calls for policy action to prevent ecosystem disruption.

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Dr. Joseph Varon warns that insects are disappearing at dramatic rates, signaling potential ecological instability.
The loss could threaten foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes and raise chronic disease risk.
A German study tracked flying insect biomass in protected areas for nearly 30 years, showing declines.
Experts say more than 40 percent of insect species are currently in decline globally.
Insects’ decline is described as a warning signal, a biomarker of environmental stress by doctors.
Varon links pollinator loss to potential shifts in pollen and nutrient supply affecting health.
The piece notes a broader ecological context, urging clinicians to incorporate environmental health into practice.
Experts predict up to a quarter of insect species could be lost or at high risk by 2030.
Insects act as ecological sentinels; their disappearance signals broader environmental stress.
The article highlights that the insect decline also threatens nutrition and immune resilience.

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