Malaria

There has been a lot in the news over the last few days about malaria as it is "Malaria Awareness Week". 14th - 20th May. An article worth following up was in the Scotsman on Thursday.
http://living.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=764232007

71% of all deaths from malaria are in children under 5. Once infected a child can die within 48 hours of the symptoms first appearing. the article gives examples of the effects on people who have caught malaria.

Another web site with information is http://malariahotspots.co.uk/ - it too has some interesting information (although you need to be aware that it is funded by a drug company.)

You must know malaria well as your Case Study for Development and Health - it could be worth many marks to you !

I hope you have managed to do some Geography revision. I know Biology / PE are next week but try to fit in some Geography too ! Email, ring or come into schol if you are stuck - don't sit at home worrying.