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Malaria on the Move: Human Population Movement and Malaria Transmission

Year: 2000

Type: review

Abstract: Reports of malaria are increasing in many countries and in areas thought free of the disease. One of the factors contributing to the reemergence of malaria is human migration. People move for a number of reasons, including environmental deterioration, economic necessity, conflicts, and natural disasters. These factors are most likely to affect the poor, many of whom live in or near malarious areas. Identifying and understanding the influence of these population movements can improve prevention measures and malaria control programs.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid0602.000202

Authors: Pim Martens, Lisbeth Hall

Institution: Maastricht University

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiteit Maastricht