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Table 1 Definitions of malaria transmission suitability used in summarizing areas and population at risk

From: Shifting transmission risk for malaria in Africa with climate change: a framework for planning and intervention

Malaria suitability

Definition

Endemic

Malaria transmission suitability for 10–12 months of the year

Seasonal

Malaria transmission suitability for 7–9 months of the year

Moderate

Malaria transmission suitability for 4–6 months of the year

Marginal

Malaria transmission suitability for 1–3 months of the year