FehintoluwaDawodu/Mapping-Malaria-Risk-A-Bivariate-Analysis-of-Rainfall-and-Malaria-Prevalence-in-Nigeria

Malaria remains a public health concern in Nigeria. # Mapping-Malaria-Risk-A-Bivariate-Analysis-of-Rainfall-and-Malaria-Prevalence-in-Nigeria ## Overview - Malaria remains a public health concern in Nigeria. - Environmental factors such as rainfall can influence mosquito breeding and disease transmission. - Understanding spatial patterns helps improve prevention and control strategies. ## Data and Methodology - Malaria prevalence data - Rainfall data - Analytical method: Bivariate thematic mapping - QGIS ## Findings - Rainfall shows a partial relationship with malaria prevalence. - Only 12 out of 37 states show similar rainfall and malaria proportions. - Some states, such as Kebbi State, show different patterns, suggesting additional influencing factors ## Conclusion - Rainfall alone does not fully explain malaria prevalence across Nigeria. - A multifactorial approach is necessary to understand malaria risk.