| Autor: |
Lindsay SW; Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK., Davies M; Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources, Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London, London WC1H 0NN, UK., Alabaster G; UN-Habitat Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya., Altamirano H; Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources, Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London, London WC1H 0NN, UK., Jatta E; National Malaria Control Programme, Banjul, The Gambia., Jawara M; Medical Research Council Unit Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Fajara, The Gambia., Carrasco-Tenezaca M; Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK., von Seidlein L; Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand., Shenton FC; Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK., Tusting LS; Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK., Wilson AL; Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK., Knudsen J; The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture, Design and Conservation, The School of Architecture, Copenhagen, Denmark. |
| Abstrakt: |
In sub-Saharan Africa, most transmission of mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as malaria or dengue, occurs within or around houses. Preventing mosquito house entry and reducing mosquito production around the home would help reduce the transmission of these diseases. Based on recent research, we make key recommendations for reducing the threat of mosquito-transmitted diseases through changes to the built environment. The mnemonic, DELIVER , recommends the following best practices: (i) D oors should be screened, self-closing and without surrounding gaps; (ii) E aves, the space between the wall and roof, should be closed or screened; (iii) houses should be L ifted above the ground; (iv) I nsecticide-treated nets should be used when sleeping in houses at night; (v) houses should be V entilated, with at least two large-screened windows to facilitate airflow; (vi) E nvironmental management should be conducted regularly inside and around the home; and (vii) R oofs should be solid, rather than thatch. DELIVER is a package of interventions to be used in combination for maximum impact. Simple changes to the built environment will reduce exposure to mosquito-transmitted diseases and help keep regions free from these diseases after elimination. This article is part of the theme issue 'Novel control strategies for mosquito-borne diseases'. |
