Spatial analysis and mapping of malaria risk in Malawi using point-referenced prevalence of infection data

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current malaria control initiatives aim at reducing malaria burden by half by the year 2010. Effective control requires evidence-based utilisation of resources. Characterizing spatial patterns of risk, through maps, is an important t...

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Main Authors: Kazembe Lawrence N, Kleinschmidt Immo, Holtz Timothy H, Sharp Brian L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-09-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/5/1/41