TABLE 6

Risk factors for acquiring malaria

Risk factorsNot risk factors
Rural settingUrban setting
CampingAir-conditioned environment
Longer duration of stayShorter duration of stay
Altitude of destination (< 2,000 m above sea level)High altitude (≥ 2,000 m above sea level)
Inappropriate chemoprophylaxisAppropriate chemoprophylaxis with good adherence
Visiting friends and relatives (eg, immigrants who return to home country to visit friends and relatives)