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Understanding the Risk

Insect-Borne Disease

Every day, millions of people are exposed to insects that can carry serious, life-threatening diseases. Here's what the data shows.

The Global Picture

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 or working 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.

Global map showing regions at risk of insect-borne disease

By the Numbers

Insect-Borne Disease — Quick Facts

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Insect-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are serious health threats globally, including in North America.

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Each year, malaria is responsible for approximately one million deaths worldwide.

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Half of the world's population lives in areas where malaria is present.

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According to the CDC, dengue fever has become the most important mosquito-borne viral disease affecting humans.

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Permethrin is widely recognized as one of the most important tools in the prevention of insect-borne disease.

A Closer Look

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most commonly reported insect-borne illness in the United States.

Lyme disease has become one of the fastest-growing epidemics to date.

Revised numbers from the CDC reflect that the disease has been under-reported. Instead of the roughly 30,000 cases a year previously reported, the CDC now estimates the true number is closer to 300,000 cases a year.

View CDC Lyme disease statistics →

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