Small bite, big threat - World Mosquito Day

If mosquitoes are the source of malaria transmission, you might be wondering why we celebrate World Mosquito Day. Well, bringing attention to this in order to safeguard and ensure the safety of more people is what this day is all about. It's also crucial to comprehend that every animal and life form, whether friendly or not, adds value to the cycle of life.

Correlation Between Mosquitoes and Malaria

Mosquitoes transmit the pathogens which contribute to the malarial condition. Although malaria is treatable and avoidable, millions of individuals still face a threat to their lives on a global scale. It's wise to note that not every mosquito may spread malaria to people; only infected female anopheles can do so.

Perhaps you're curious about how a mosquito transmits malaria. Simply taking a bite will do. When a malaria-carrying mosquito bites you, the parasite is discharged into your bloodstream and has the potential to infect every cell in your body. In general, mosquitoes do not bite during the daylight hours because they are more active after dark and in the early morning. To ensure that your body is always protected, nevertheless, is crucial.

Here are the latest reports,

According to the most recent data, malaria claims over 435,000 lives annually. Furthermore, it's estimated that 219 million cases of malaria occur globally each year. These data are quite significant, right? Many individuals, especially those who live in locations that are not at risk, are unaware of how serious the issue is.

Over a hundred nations have malaria. Usually, tropical regions of the world are affected by this illness. The burden of malaria, however, is concentrated in 11 countries and accounts for around 70% of the global burden. All but one are in Africa, with India as the exception.

Prevention

It is wise to take the necessary precautions to safeguard oneself from malaria when you are traveling to a place where there is a danger of contracting the illness. Use insect repellent, take malaria pills, and nap under a mosquito net. The best course of action here is to schedule a visit with your doctor ahead of time so that they can ensure your readiness and protection.

When it comes to the point of seniors, are typically weak in their immune system this requires a period of short-term care to recover. This age group of people mainly acts as a hosting center for mosquitoes to suck the senior’s blood and transmit disease-spreading pathogens into the body. As a result of weak immunity, seniors may feel fragile and attempt to anticipate several malarial symptoms, in that case, they need to take long-term care with the right and optimum care for quick recovery. 

Symptoms of Malaria in seniors

The most typical malaria symptoms comprise shivers, a high fever, and aches and discomforts. Elderly people frequently have the symptoms of coughing, feeling sick to their stomach, and occasional diarrhoea. It goes without saying that any of these symptoms might also be related to other ailments and infections.

Malaria commonly manifests its symptoms in waves or one after another, which is one of its distinguishing characteristics. Try to get in touch with a doctor as soon as you can if you detect any combination of these symptoms. If not, after each round of symptoms, the body becomes weaker. Malaria can be fatal, especially for elderly people, thus it is advisable to have a doctor rule it out.

Dietary tips

Malaria is an idea that frequently follows that of monsoons. There is no set diet for treating malaria, but one must make sure they are getting enough nutrition for their body to fight the illness. A malaria diet should emphasize strengthening the immune system without endangering other organs like the kidney, liver, or digestive system. Smaller meals spread out throughout the day are ideal for malaria patients.

1. Eat a diet rich in carbohydrates. Select rice instead of wheat and millet. Rice has a simple digestion process and releases energy more quickly. For malaria sufferers, fresh fruits and vegetables are quite beneficial.
2. To combat the oxidative stress brought on by an infection when you have malaria, you need to increase the number of nutrients in your diet. Nuts and seeds are rich sources of micro nutrients, as well as good fats and proteins.
3. Intake 3 to 3.5 liters of fluids that will hasten your recovery by assisting in the removal of toxins from the body through stools and urine.
4. Avoid foods containing a lot of fiber, such as whole grain cereals, thick-skinned fruits, and green leafy vegetables.

Being a premium assisted living facility, the fact of the matter is that the meal selection in Athulya Assisted Living is a plant-based diet solely for the benefit of our residents. The skilled nursing care at Athulya Assisted Living provides customized care to cover every component of senior’s health for a sense of independence!