Socio-Economic Determinants and Malaria Risk: Assessing the Impact of Poverty, Housing Conditions, and Healthcare Accessibility in High-Incidence Regions

Malaria continues to be a pressing public health issue, particularly in low-income regions where socio-economic disparities amplify the risk of infection. This review investigates the socio-economic determinants influencing malaria transmission, with a focus on poverty, housing conditions, and healthcare accessibility in high-incidence areas. It explores how these factors collectively exacerbate malaria risk and contribute to sustained disease transmission. By examining the ways poverty restricts access to preventive resources, inadequate housing increases exposure, and limited healthcare infrastructure hinders timely treatment, this review highlights the need for integrated policy approaches. We recommend multi-faceted interventions that target the socio-economic roots of malaria, including economic stability initiatives, housing improvements, and expanded healthcare access, to foster equitable malaria control and support broader socio-economic development in malaria-prone communities. Keywords: Malaria risk, socio-economic determinants, poverty, housing conditions, healthcare accessibility.