Malaria : mosquito control in rural Singapore



Digitised Book 3.134.109.116 (0)

1937

Malaria : mosquito control in rural Singapore

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This publication discusses measures undertaken in Singapore to control the spread of malaria. It contains graphs and statistics on the incidence of malaria in Singapore, and the steps taken by the government to eradicate anopheline mosquitoes, especially in the rural areas.

Additional Details

Creators
Scharff, J.W.
Faris, D.W.G.
Nicholas, W.A.
Subject
Malaria--Singapore--Epidemiology
Malaria--Singapore--Prevention
Malaria--Control--Singapore
Publisher
League of Nations, 1937
National Library Board Singapore, 1937
Contributors
National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill.
Table of Contents
Singapore -- Mean monthly malaria -- Distribution of local anophelines -- Anti-larval poisons -- Paris Green -- Oiling versus drainage -- The failure of quinine -- Rural organization -- Costs and results.
Copyright
All rights reserved. League of Nations, Eastern Bureau, Singapore, 1937