Malaria in Indonesia: A summary of recent research into its environmental relationships

Pat Dale*, Neil Sipe, Sugi Anto, Bangkit Hutajulu, Ermi Ndoen, Meisy Papayungan, Akhmad Saikhu, Y. Tri Prabowa

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Abstract

A review of the literature was carried out to evaluate malaria and its environmental relationships. Research, in 6 parts of Indonesia, addressed the relationship between malaria incidence and physical and socioeconomic environmental factors, using longitudinal and cross-sectional approaches. Physical factors, which are generally important for malaria, included rainfall, mosquito breeding and resting sites, their distance from human habitation, and elevation, though the latter was not statistically significant. Housing conditions were occasionally important. Social and economic factors of importance were income, education, use of bednets and pattern of outdoor activities, especially at night. Use of repellents, mosquito coils and sleeping arrangements were significant in some of the studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-13
Number of pages13
JournalSoutheast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
Volume36
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2005
Externally publishedYes

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