Bariana and Shanital

1.

Malaria is a big deal because of its devastating effects on people in developing countries. The big deal is a disease that is completely preventable in continents such as Africa and South America. The increasing death rate from malaria is a threat to the future and prosperity of these countries.

2.

There are more deaths in Africa from malaria than in the United State because people in Africa do not have access to proper medication. In the third world countries, the community can't afford the cleansing of the territory from the disease. Many European countries back in the 90s were victims of malaria as well, however, programs were created by the government to clean the territory. Africa and other countries can't do this yet because their economic and political growth is weak.

Rakita and Darlette

1.

What's the "big deal" about malaria? The big deal about malaria is that such a simple mosquito bite can kill your immune system if not treated. Malaria is also a big deal because millions of people in Africa die from malaria every 30 seconds.

2.

I feel that the reason most people die in Africa and other countries more than the United States is because here we have hands on treatment and things like that. Also, because basically in recent research there has been no cases of malaria here. I think the real reason is because countries such as Africa don't have a lot of money to help. Therefore the disease just spread from person-to-person.

Seana and Nyesha

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The big deal about malaria is its simplicity; to developed countries, malaria is just a far away disease that only poor Africans get. In Africa, sadly since most people live on less than a dollar a day and simple preventable ways are out of reach like mosquito nets. That is what the big deal is on malaria.

2.

A citizen of Africa dies of malaria every 30 seconds. In the United States, it seems like such a preventable and simple disease. Money, resources and development are among some of the reasons why the United States regards this disease as harmless, but Africa and other poverty stricken countries find it deadly.

Rea and Danielle

1.

The big deal about malaria is that malaria is not only harmful, but its deadly to the people in the more poor countries. As in the United States, they could get treated for malaria instantly as opposed to being in their country. Another thing is that they might not be able to afford the treatment they need as if they were in the U.S.

2.

People die in Africa and other countries more than in the U.S. because the U.S. has more funds. In the U.S. at least we have enough funds to start up free clinics so that we could get free service. In other countries, they can't afford to start one. Also as a solution maybe they can start something likely with scholarships to send the money directly to our school to make sure the funds are being used accordingly. Another problem is that the other countries are not as developed as the U.S. which means there will be more wetlands which will attract more mosquitoes with malaria. Because the funds are not enough, I wonder if the pills that they do make in other countries are efficient, ro strong enough to help them to treat malaria.

Manuel and Selam

1.

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases in developing nations. Malaria could be reduced easily. However millions of people are dying either due to misunderstanding or lack of medical treatment. Malaria could be eradicated from the by teaching the people how to cleanup swamplands and any spot that are suitable for mosquito insects.

2.

Malaria is devastating in developing nations, because there are high populations without basic infrastructure. For instance, most people infected by mosquito are dying before they get to the nearest hospital. People in the developing nations walk or use animals back as transportation days to get to the hospital. They aren't also educated enough to prevent malaria. In the other hand, the developed nations are capable of eradicating malaria.

Long and Ashleigh

1.

The big deal is that so many people die each year from malaria since it is such a preventable and treatable disease, then so many people shouldn't be dying.

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The government doesn't use enough money to treat everyone and people suffer from lack of money already in Africa.

Ndsethia and Cheng

1.

The big deal about malaria is because people are dying from it every 30 seconds. The big deal is knowing I'm in a country that is not open to certain diseases is very affordable because of the financial needs that others living in Africa and South America doesn't have. Knowing that just a simple mosquito bit can kill you is scary. Because if every American know the statistic about malaria they would wonder if just a bite from camping in the woods or just sitting out front can kill you and a mass of others.

2.

More people in Africa die more because of lack of financial needs. Also, there's not enough money to go around in time to help the people who are dying everyday, or even less than 30 seconds. Living in the U.S., we are open to so many health needs that if we get open to diseases we can be cure in 24 hours.

Xin and Min

1.

Malaria causes people die even the little children in turns of pulling out more children's death; fewer people will be educated and cause the collapse of the education system.

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They close to tropical area which cause humid and more germs (malaria). People need to be cured, plus, the technologies aren't develop well in Africa. So, people have no much money to cure their diseases.

Shatoya and Arielle

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I think one of the main reasons why malaria has surfaced in other countries and have killed people and not here because their lack of knowledge. If you're not introduced to the information then your unprepared for the outcome. Its like being thrown in the water and someone expect you already be a pro at swimming.

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People in Africa are faced with a lot of obstacles and stop signs. I can imagine it being very hard trying to get over because of limited knowledge and money. They made die with what they can and even though they may receive assistance, it's not priority of their aid so Africa ends up getting the chopped end of the stick. In other countries it is hard to prevent diseases like malaria. Africa and other countries are a lot more vulnerable than the U.S. Therefore they are unable to stop the diseases.