Heterogeneity
Malaria transmission is spatially heterogeneous, human populations are heterogeneous with respect to epidemiologically important traits, and malaria control creates heterogeneity.
Outline
Simple models of malaria involve homogeneous populations, but real populations are heterogeneous:
Spatial Heterogeneity
Malaria transmission
Epidemiology
Heterogeneous Exposure
Heterogeneous Biting
Environmental Heterogeneity
Travel
Age & Immunity
Drug Taking
Malaria Control
ITN ownership and use
Propensity to treat with anti-malarial drugs
Vaccinated