Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Malaria in Peninsular Malaysia from 1998-2010
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Malaria fever is one of two mosquito-borne diseases still being reported in Malaysia. This study aims to visualize the geographical distribution of Malaria cases in Peninsular Malaysia from 1998 to 2010 using Geographical Information System (GIS). The pattern of malaria case distribution in Peninsular Malaysia for the duration between 1998 and 2010 is represented by shaded maps. The total malaria cases were the highest in 1998 but declining since then. Pahang had the highest occurrence of malaria in 2010 (2367 cases) of all states probably due to its high percentage of forest coverage (57.5%) and high rainfall, compared to its low population density. Forest density is statistically found to have the strongest positive correlation with malaria cases. Based on the factor of forest coverage of Pahang compared to other states, Pahang is the most conducive state in Peninsular Malaysia for the survival of malaria vector, Anopheles sp. Vector control efforts should therefore be continued to break the chain of transmission between vector and host, without compromising the precious forested area.
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