The observed or calculated probability of the occurrence of an event, Xâe.g., toxic exposure, infection, etc.âin a population relative to its exposure to a specific hazard or pathogen. Absolute risk is risk stated without any context whatsoever.
Malaria is a serious infection. It is common in tropical countries such as parts of Africa, Asia and South America. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium that lives in mosquitoes.
Philippines: malaria risk in rural areas only, except no risk in Provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu, and Leyte. Malaria transmission is largely confined to rural areas not visited by most travelers. (Most travel to rural areas is in the daytime hours when there is minimal risk of exposure.