Application of the malaria management model to the analysis of costs and benefits of DDT versus non-DDT malaria control.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

DDT is considered to be the most cost-effective insecticide for combating malaria. However, it is also the most environmentally persistent and can pose risks to human health when sprayed indoors. Therefore, the use of DDT for vector control remains controversial.

Methods

In this paper we develop a computer-based simulation model to assess some of the costs and benefits of the continued use of DDT for Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) versus its rapid phase out. We apply the prototype model to the aggregated sub Saharan African region. For putting the question about the continued use of DDT for IRS versus its rapid phase out into perspective we calculate the same costs and benefits for alternative combinations of integrated vector management interventions.

Result

SUBMITTER: Pedercini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3227603 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature