Background The population of sub-Saharan Africa is currently estimated to be 1245 million
and is expected to quadruple by the end of the century, necessitating the building of millions …

Introduction Unprecedented improvements in housing are occurring across much of rural
sub-Saharan Africa, but the consequences of these changes on malaria transmission …

Background Rapid population growth in Africa requires an urgent expansion and
improvement of housing options. Improving housing presents a promising opportunity for …

Background In malaria-endemic areas, residents of modern houses have less malaria than
those living in traditional houses. We aimed to assess whether children in The Gambia …

Background Good house construction may reduce the risk of malaria by limiting the entry of
mosquito vectors. We assessed how house design may affect mosquito house entry and …

Background Malaria disproportionately affects low-income households in rural communities
where poor housing is common. Despite evidence that well-constructed and mosquito …

Background House improvement and environmental management can significantly improve
malaria transmission control in endemic communities. This study assessed the influence of …

Background Improvements to housing may contribute to malaria control and elimination by
reducing house entry by malaria vectors and thus exposure to biting. We tested the …

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Abstract Background Malaria transmission in Africa occurs predominantly inside houses
where the primary vectors prefer to feed. Human preference and investment in blocking of …