"Malaria incidence" refers to the number of new cases or occurrences of malaria in a specific population during a given period of time. It helps measure the frequency or rate at which people are being affected by the disease. Full definition
Even this is only 45 percent of what malaria experts say is needed annually to reach a target of a 40 percent reduction in malaria incidence and mortality by 2020. (businessinsider.com)
A new global map of malaria incidence suggests that 50 % more people are suffering from the disease than previously thought. (sciencemag.org)
This takes into account factors which may influence malaria incidence, such as better access to healthcare in certain areas and others. (treehugger.com)