Malaria and urbanization
Bruce-Chwatt, L.J.
Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique et de Ses Filiales 76(3): 243-249
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9085 PMID: 6354493 Document Number: 197808
Urban malaria has increased because of the ease of travel and the drift to the towns - in the developing world the urban population has risen from 16 to 27% of the total between 1950 and 1975 - although many cases are imported. Examples of autochthonous urban malaria discussed are in Karachi, where malaria increased from 10 to 20% of the population between 1960-70, and in a suburb of Dakar. The dangers of spread to new areas are stressed and possible control measures outlined.