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Which Malaria is Most Deadly

May 28, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION In which form of malaria is the death rate highest? ANSWER The most dangerous form of malaria in people is Plasmodium falciparum. It causes the most severe symptoms (for example, "cerebral malaria") and also the most deaths. It is widespread around the world, but most deaths due to P. falciparum (and in fact, all malaria) occur in sub-Saharan Africa. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Cerebral Malaria, deaths, mortality, Plasmodium Falciparum

Malaria in Africa

May 26, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION How many in Africa have been affected by Malaria? ANSWER In 2010, there were approximately 174 million cases of malaria in Africa. However, some people may present with more than one case of malaria per year (especially young children), so the number of people affected is likely considerably lower. However, 90% of deaths from malaria occur in Africa, and 60% in just six … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Africa, burden, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, deaths, DR Congo, Mali, mortality, Mozambique, Nigeria

How Many Affected by Malaria

May 18, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION About how many people in the world are affected, die and survive malaria? ANSWER It has been estimated that about 3.3 billion people, or close to half the world's population, is at risk of malaria infection at least at some point during the year. However, preventative measures mean that many fewer actually contract malaria in a given year—still, there are an estimated 216 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: children, deaths, malaria mortality, risk of infection, Sub-Saharan Africa

How Many Malaria Deaths in Africa?

March 26, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION What is the estimated number of deaths in Africa caused by malaria each year? ANSWER The exact numbers of deaths caused by malaria every year is very difficult to measure accurately, due to difficulties in diagnosis and also failure to report cases. However, the Roll Back Malaria partnership, coordinated by a host of international organisations including the World Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Africa, deaths, malaria mortality, Roll Back Malaria Partnership, under fives, World Health Organisation

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