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Health Issues-LEDC Disease Malaria Flashcards

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What?

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Tropical disease, more serious in LEDCs

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Environment

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Warm, high rainfall
Humid
Stagnant water nearby
Vegetation

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Cause

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Spread by mosquitoes carrying malaria parasite

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Why LEDC?

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Warmer climate
Large populations
Poor sanitation
Poor medical care

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Where?

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Africa 
Asia
Central and South America
Parts of Middle East 
Etc
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Effects

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Death
Weakness
Vulnerable to disease

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Prevention

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Awareness
Drugs-expensive
Mosquito nets

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