Which is deadlier, malaria or dengue?

 

Which is deadlier, malaria or dengue?

Malaria and dengue are both serious and potentially deadly diseases, but they differ in a few key ways.

Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is a leading cause of death and disease in many tropical and subtropical countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there were 229 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2019, and the disease caused an estimated 409,000 deaths that year.

Dengue is a viral illness transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, and is a leading cause of illness and death in many of these regions. The WHO estimates that there were around 70-90 million cases of dengue worldwide in 2019. While dengue is generally less severe than malaria and is less likely to be deadly, it can still cause serious illness and death, particularly in people with underlying medical conditions or in those who develop the more severe form of the disease known as dengue hemorrhagic fever.

In summary, both malaria and dengue are serious diseases that can be deadly, but malaria is generally more deadly than dengue.