malaria

Question 1

what Is malaria

Answer 1

infectious disease caused by parasites which are transmitted by mosquitos

Question 2

where do most cases of malaria occur

Answer 2

tropical areas

Question 3

physical factors affecting the incidence of malaria

Answer 3

mosquitoes that Carry malaria can only survive in warm countries

high temperatures means more breeding and feeding of mosquitos

mosquitos like to breed in still bodies of fresh water- rainy seasons create lots of small puddles

Question 4

socio-economical factors increasing the spread of malaria

Answer 4

limited health education - people don’t realise importance of bed nets

low income - people can afford treatment or prevention

poor health reduces bodies ability to fight malaria

Question 5

malaria symptoms

Answer 5

fever
chills
nausea
headaches
organ failure
death

Question 6

impacts on well-being from malaria

Answer 6

lost income from inability to work

financial cots of treatment and hospital visits

Question 7

how are who trying to manage malaria , when and what goals were set

Answer 7

in 2015 WHO set three goals for 2030

1. reduce global malaria incidence and mortality by at least 90%
2. eliminate malaria in at least 35 countries
3. prevent malaria returning in countries that are malaria free

Question 8

what are the 2 most effective strategies for reducing malaria incidence

Answer 8

spraying the inside of walls

spraying mosquito nets with insecticide

bed nets

Question 9

other strategies for reducing malaria

Answer 9

anti- malarian drugs and vaccines