Malaria in the Caribbean
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Malaria has had a significant impact on the history of the Caribbean, due to its effects on the colonization of the islands and the corresponding impact on society and economy.
Malaria was not found in the Americas prior to the discovery of the
Europeans.[1]
Due to their genetics, African slaves had greater immunity to falciparum malaria, and this was one reason why slaves were brought in great numbers from Africa.
Creoles felt that diseases such as malaria were tools preventing their territories being invaded by Europeans.[citation needed]
The Caribbean countries most affected by malaria were the
Bahamas and Antigua.[citation needed
]
As of 2019, several cases of malaria occur each year in Trinidad and Tobago.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Esposito, Elena: “Side effects of immunities: the African slave trade” (2015). European University Institute, Max Weber Programme, Working Paper. [1]
- ^ "Deyalsingh: 5 imported cases of malaria in T&T for 2019". www.looptt.com. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
- McNeill, J. R. (2010-01-11). Mosquito Empires: Ecology and War in the Greater Caribbean, 1620–1914. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781139484503.
- "CARPHA urges region to deal seriously to eradicate mosquitoes". May 14, 2019.