1. Malaria: The Tiny Killer of sub- Saharan Africa Candace Hino Myers Period 2

2. Background Information 1 million deaths each year Most common in sub-Saharan Africa – 90% of deaths Plasmodium falciparum is the most common type of malaria Malaria is most commonly found in pregnant women and children

4. Why are Pregnant Women and Children Most at Risk? Immune systems are weak during pregnancy and as a child Every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria in Kenya

5. Nets Malaria transmission decreases by 50% Child deaths decrease by 20% Mosquitoes decrease by 90%

6. Symptoms Mild Fever Headache Chills Vomiting Young children can suffer from seizures Severe Convulsions Hallucinations Confusion Becoming unconscious Eyes turn yellow Swelling of the abdomen Palms and tongue can become light in color

7. When Does a Regional Issue Become the World’s Responsibility? Malaria is preventable – Because of the poverty in Kenya the people lack resources to defend themselves against malaria – Political instability prevents the building of stable malaria programs