Conversation so far:
what were the major effects of a dust storm
Exposure to dust in dust storms can cause breathing and lung problems; can damage crops and harm livestock; cause accidents and power failures; and damage infrastructure.
can dust storms spread disease
Dust storms have been shown to increase the spread of disease across the globe.
how can dust storms spread disease
In a dust storm, virus spores in the ground are blown into the atmosphere by the storms with the minute particles and interact with urban air pollution
what contributes to dust storms
Drought and wind contribute to the emergence of dust storms, as do poor farming and grazing practices by exposing the dust and sand to the wind.

Question: what about desert areas
Self-contained rewrite: what contributes to dust storms in desert areas