CHD and Malaria

Question 1

How many people globally have CHD?

Answer 1

12 million

Question 2

What are the causes of CHD?

Answer 2

Smoking
Obesity
Alcoholism
Excessive fat consumption
A lack of physical activity

Question 3

Where is CHD most commonly found?

Answer 3

MICs, especially central Asia and eastern Europe

Question 4

What are the symptoms of CHD?

Answer 4

Heart attacks
Heart failure
Stroke

Question 5

What has led to increased rates of CHD?

Answer 5

Economic development

Question 6

How many people have malaria?

Answer 6

263 million

Question 7

Where is malaria found?

Answer 7

Tropical and subtropical regions

Question 8

Which nation has the most malaria?

Answer 8

Nigeria - 26% of all malaria cases

Question 9

What has led to increased rates of malaria?

Answer 9

Climate change
More tropical and subtropical regions mean that malaria is present in higher latitudes with it being found in some parts of Italy
Climate change has led to more stagnant water which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes

Question 10

How many people die per year from malaria?

Answer 10

600,000

Question 11

What are the symptoms of malaria?

Answer 11

Fever
Chills
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Organ failure