May 27, 2010
The Question
What is the spatial distribution of malaria risk around the world?
What we found
High levels of malaria endemicity are found in Africa, and low endemicity is found in the Americas and Central and Southeast Asia, but areas of high transmission still exist in these regions.
Why it matters
The map can be used, along with future maps, to monitor the progress of malaria control and elimination programs around the world.