Malaria Prevalence by Household Wealth
Percent of children age 6-59 months who tested positive for malaria by RDT (Poorest to Wealthiest)
Malaria Prevalence by Household Wealth | Percent of children age 6-59 months who tested positive for malaria by RDT (Poorest to Wealthiest) | (Lowest, 21) (Second, 22) (Middle, 10) (Fourth, 6) (Highest, 2)
Malaria is ten times more prevalent among children from the poorest households (greater than 20% in the first two quintiles) than among children from the wealthiest households (2%). Prevalence is also greater in rural areas (22%) than in urban areas (8%). By province, malaria prevalence ranges from <1% in Cunene to 40% in Moxico.
Malaria is ten times more prevalent among children from the poorest households (greater than 20% in the first two quintiles) than among children from the wealthiest households (2%).