Study on Malaria
Malaria in Nigeria: Simply put, malaria kills. Nets save lives!!!
Introduction
Throughout Africa Malaria is responsible for a great percentage of death. Most death in Africa is centralized in Nigeria region. Although Malaria is worldwide it is particularly devastating in Africa. It is at the point where there are 10 new cases of malaria every second.[1] Every 60 seconds, a child in Africa dies from a malaria infection that can be prevented and treated.[2] Malaria has been brought under control in Asia, Europe, and the Americas but yet Africa is still struggling. With the lack of a health system, poverty and poor environment conditions malaria infections have been on the rise. The Malaria infections can be prevented by spraying insecticides indoors or by sleeping under long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets. These simple nets can save lives; it can reduce malaria transmissions by 90 percent. [3]But factors make it difficult to provide nets to this region. It is hard to buy medication when you survive on $1 per day. [4]
[1] [2] [3] [4]: Name unknown; What is Malaria?; http://www.nothingbutnets.net/learn/what-is-malaria/; (2011).
Problem
The economical situation in Nigeria set the region behind in the fight against Malaria. In Nigeria, most of the population is living well below the poverty line. Factors contributing to the epidemic include dense population, poor sanitation, lack of health care, geographical factors such as location and environmental conditions.
Hypothesis
Providing insecticide-treated nets will eliminate the spread of Malaria.
Purpose
Research demonstrated the factors that contributed to the high rate of malaria in Nigeria. Information on Nigeria’s population, economic structure, and social structure provided a reason for the spread of Malaria. Researching the parasite that causes malaria, provides information on the effects in human body, and suggests possible reasons why the population is suffering from malaria. With the
Introduction
Throughout Africa Malaria is responsible for a great percentage of death. Most death in Africa is centralized in Nigeria region. Although Malaria is worldwide it is particularly devastating in Africa. It is at the point where there are 10 new cases of malaria every second.[1] Every 60 seconds, a child in Africa dies from a malaria infection that can be prevented and treated.[2] Malaria has been brought under control in Asia, Europe, and the Americas but yet Africa is still struggling. With the lack of a health system, poverty and poor environment conditions malaria infections have been on the rise. The Malaria infections can be prevented by spraying insecticides indoors or by sleeping under long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets. These simple nets can save lives; it can reduce malaria transmissions by 90 percent. [3]But factors make it difficult to provide nets to this region. It is hard to buy medication when you survive on $1 per day. [4]
[1] [2] [3] [4]: Name unknown; What is Malaria?; http://www.nothingbutnets.net/learn/what-is-malaria/; (2011).
Problem
The economical situation in Nigeria set the region behind in the fight against Malaria. In Nigeria, most of the population is living well below the poverty line. Factors contributing to the epidemic include dense population, poor sanitation, lack of health care, geographical factors such as location and environmental conditions.
Hypothesis
Providing insecticide-treated nets will eliminate the spread of Malaria.
Purpose
Research demonstrated the factors that contributed to the high rate of malaria in Nigeria. Information on Nigeria’s population, economic structure, and social structure provided a reason for the spread of Malaria. Researching the parasite that causes malaria, provides information on the effects in human body, and suggests possible reasons why the population is suffering from malaria. With the
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