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Global estimates of the number of deaths caused by malaria reported by WHO have declined from 1.0 million in 1990 to 730,000 in 2015.

A) True
B) False

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WHO reported that more than 216 million new cases of malaria were diagnosed in the world population in 2016.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following genetic syndromes are protective against malaria?


A) Sickle cell anemia
B) Phenylketonuria
C) G6PD deficiency
D) a and c are correct.
E) a, b, and c are correct.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Discuss genetic resistance to malaria infection.

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Sickle Cell Anemia is an autosomal reces...

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Most malaria cases (98%) are diagnosed in sub-Saharan Africa (86%), Southeast Asia (9%), or the Eastern Mediterranean region (3%).

A) True
B) False

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Approximately what percentage of deaths from malaria occur in sub-Saharan Africa?


A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 90%

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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