Malaria : mosquito control in rural Singapore



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1937

Malaria : mosquito control in rural Singapore

Information About

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

Title
Malaria : mosquito control in rural Singapore
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