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Malaria Flashcards

1
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What are the symptoms of malaria?

A
  • headaches
  • fever
  • vomiting
  • organs shutting down
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2
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How many countries had ongoing malaria transmission in 2018?

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91

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How much did Malaria cases fall by amongst at risk populations between 2010 and 2015?

A

21%

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4
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What % of global cases of Malaria did Africa have in 2022?

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94%

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5
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What % of global deaths Malaria did Africa have in 2022?

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95%

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6
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What % of malaria burden is within the poorest 20% of the population?

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58%

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7
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Why do coastal areas not have seasonal variation in malaria cases?

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sea leads to warmer temperatures

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8
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How might globalisation impact malaria?

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may allow for treatments, information and research to be passed on to populations in need

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9
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What are the impacts of malaria on the individual?

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  • lack of income
  • no work
  • absence from school
  • cost of treatments and travel
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10
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What are the impacts of malaria on a national scale?

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  • cost/pressure on healthcare services
  • cost of prevention
  • damage to economy (less taxes)
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11
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How much is the world aiming to reduce malaria by by 2030?

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90%

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12
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How many countries are the world trying to make malaria free by 2030?

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35

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13
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How much will these goals cost?

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$8.7 billion per year

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14
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How can malaria be prevented?

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  • nets/repellents
  • education
  • early diagnosis and treatment
  • vaccines
  • drainage and irrigation
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15
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How many deaths does malaria cause each year?

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660,000

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16
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What percentage of Malaria deaths occur in children?

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67%

17
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How much do the UN aim to reduce malaria by, by 2030?

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90%

18
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How much did finding from the WHO for Malaria increase?

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260%

19
Q

How much has the Gates foundation commited to the fight against Malaria?

A

$766 million

20
Q

What 4 African countries accounted for 50% Malaria deaths?

A

Nigeria, DRC, Mozambique and Uganda (source: WHO)

21
Q

How many countries have been certified malaria free since 2015?

A

12

22
Q

How much can the GDP growth of countries with Malaria endemics be hindered by?

A

1.3%

23
Q

What are the 2 most common parasites that cause malaria and where are they found?

A

Plasmodium Falciparum - Africa
Plasmodium Vivax - South America

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