Fighting Malaria

by Robyn Hardyman

Overview

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites and spread by mosquitoes. Especially dangerous to children, it's the cause of 1 million deaths annually. About half of the world is at risk of catching malaria. This thought-provoking book answers questions including what it's like to contract malaria and the groundbreaking efforts and goals of today's medical and scientific community to both prevent and treat the disease. Mosquito nets, insecticides, and medications are among the many topics featured. Photographs of professionals in action and quotations from specialists add a sense of urgency to address this global crisis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482414547
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Library
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	Tiny Battlefields
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	11 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Waging War 4

Chapter 2 A Global Battle 10

Chapter 3 Preventing Malaria 16

Chapter 4 Treating Malaria 24

Chapter 5 Gone Forever 34

Chapter 6 The Future 40

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 6–9—Some of public medicine's greatest triumphs as well as ongoing struggles are highlighted in these examinations of modern plagues. Historical backgrounds are sketched in, but along with describing each malady's causes and effects, the authors focus chiefly on current incidence, treatments, public awareness campaigns, and research toward cures. Except for several stomach-churning photos of victims in Fighting Smallpox, the illustrations are largely generic, less-than-informative depictions of lab scientists sporting white coats, Third World residents, and melodramatic graphic representations of viruses. Aside from Fighting Cancer—which contains alarmist generalizations about cell phone radiation, a sweeping claim that "men under the age of 30 are particularly at risk from testicular cancer," and an observation that breast removal, à la Angelina Jolie, is an effective preventive measure—these titles nonetheless make serviceable complements and updates for the equivalent titles in Rosen's 2010 series "Epidemics and Society."

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