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

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 …

Abstract In The Gambia, metal-roof houses were hotter during the day than thatched-roof
houses. After 24 h, the mortality of Anopheles gambiae, the principal African malaria vector …

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

Most malaria infections in sub-Saharan Africa are acquired indoors, thus finding effective
ways of preventing mosquito house entry should reduce transmission. Since most malaria …

Despite compelling evidence that modern housing protects against malaria, houses in
endemic areas are still commonly porous to mosquitoes. The protective efficacy of four …

In sub-Saharan Africa, cooler houses would increase the coverage of insecticide-treated
bednets, the primary malaria control tool. We examined whether improved ventilation, using …

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 …

House design may affect an individual's exposure to malaria parasites, and hence to
disease. We conducted a randomized‐controlled study using experimental huts in rural …

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