Malaria - CS Flashcards
(22 cards)
How much of the country is at risk to Malaria
3.2 billion
What type of disease is malaria
Endemic disease
Caused by vectors
How many countries are at risk to malaria
106
What are the physical causes of malaria
temp between 16-30
High rainfall
Stagnant water
How does geographic location affect risk of malaria
Those in more rural locations are at a greater risk
However contamination rates are higher in urban areas
How does occupation affect risk of malaria
Agricultural workers are more at risk
Working near stagnant water increases risk
How do living conditions affect malaria risk
Unsanitary conditions increase the risk of malaria due to rubbish and waste
How does housing quality and occupancy affect malaria risk
Low quality houses made by natural materials increases risk
Densely populated and built up areas can have a higher risk
What factors affect the ability to treat/prevent malaria
Income
education
Accessibility
How does income affect the ability to prevent malaria
wealthier areas are able to afford repellents, nets and medicine
How does education affect the ability to prevent malaria
Higher education rates make more people aware on the causes of malaria and how to prevent it
How does accessibility affect ability to prevent malaria
The more isolated an area is the more difficult it is to access healthcare
Repellents and nets less available in rural areas
Economic impacts of malaria
Cost to individuals through travel and treatment
Cost to government - building/staffing and maintaining hospitals
1.8 billion a year spent on malaria
Impacts of malaria on health
Kills a child every 2 minutes
94% of deaths are in Africa
Can cause fever, nausea, fatigue
How many die from malaria on average
600,000 a year
How can malaria be managed
Vector control
Medicine
Management strategies
How can vector control be implemented
Mosquito nets
Insecticides
Mosquito coils
How can medicine manage malaria
Anti malarial drugs
Vaccinations
How can management strategies be used to control malaria
WHO - sets targets to reduce malaria deaths by 90%
Eliminate malaria in 35 countries
Advantages of nets and repellents
Cheap and effective
Disadvantages of nets and repellents
Hard for some people to gain access
