A new world malaria map: Plasmodium falciparum endemicity in 2010

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Authors

Peter W. Gething · Oxford Research Group

Anand P. Patil · University of Oxford

David L. Smith · National Institutes of Health

Carlos A. Guerra · Kenya Medical Research Institute

Iqbal RF Elyazar · Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Indonesia

Geoffrey L. Johnston · Columbia University

Andrew J. Tatem

Abstract

The year 2010 has a particular significance as an evaluation milestone for malaria global health policy. The maps presented here contribute to a rational basis for control and elimination decisions and can serve as a baseline assessment as the global health community looks ahead to the next series of milestones targeted at 2015.

Topics & Keywords

Malaria Research and Control Mosquito-borne diseases and control Parasites and Host Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Malaria Journal

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 378-378

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-10-378

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