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Malaria occurs mostly in poor, tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
This map shows an approximation of the parts of the world where malaria transmission occurs.
Statistics
Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide. It is a leading cause of death
and disease (/malaria/about/disease.html) in many developing countries, where young children and
pregnant women are the groups most affected. According to the World Health Organizations World
Malaria Report 2013 (http://www.who.int/malaria/publications/world_malaria_report_2013/en/)
(http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html) and the Global Malaria Action Plan
(http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/gmap)
(http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html)
3.4 billion people (half the worlds population) live in areas at risk of malaria transmission in
106 countries and territories
In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 207 million clinical episodes, and 627,000 deaths. An
estimated 91% of deaths in 2010 were in the African Region.
Pregnant woman having a blood smear taken at an antenatal clinic at the Maela Camp in Thailand near the Burmese Border. Pregnant women are at increased
risk of malaria. Image contributed by the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (http://www.shoklo-unit.com)
(http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html) , Mae Sot,
Thailand.
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