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Global Risk of Insect-Borne Disease
Every day, millions of people are exposed to insects that can carry malaria, dengue fever, trypanosomiasis, filariasis, leishmaniasis, and other dangerous diseases. Insect Shield's long-lasting clothing treatment — proven to last through 70 washings on apparel and 25 washings on gear — is a vital solution for people living in harm's way. Insect Shield's program for workplace safety and health protects at-risk employees and saves lives, while minimizing liability and ensuring productivity.
Insect-Borne Disease - Quick Facts
Insect-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, West Nile virus and Lyme disease are serious health threats globally, including North America.
Each year, malaria is responsible for approximately one million deaths worldwide.
Half of the world's population lives in areas where malaria is present.
According to the CDC, dengue fever has become the most important mosquito-borne viral disease affecting humans.
Permethrin is widely recognized as one of the most important tools in the prevention of insect-borne disease.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported insect borne illness in the United States.
• Lyme Disease has now become one of the fastest growing epidemics to date.
• Revised numbers from the CDC reflect that they have been under reporting Lyme disease. Instead of the 30,000 cases a year previously reported, the CDC has now issued a statement that the numbers are more in the range of 300,000 cases a year.
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