Researchers have found that installing insect-proof screens under roofs reduces indoor temperatures by 2°C and cuts mosquito entry by up to 93%. This simple, low-cost architectural solution, tested in Ethiopia and The Gambia, creates a healthier living environment by improving sleep and lowering malaria risks without using electricity.
(c) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
(c) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Techos con mallas térmicas refrescan hogares y previenen la malaria

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Investigadores descubrieron que instalar mallas contra insectos bajo el techo reduce la temperatura 2°C y frena la entrada de mosquitos en un 93%. Esta solución económica, probada en Etiopía y Gambia, mejora la salud al facilitar el sueño y reducir el riesgo de malaria sin necesidad de electricidad ni químicos.

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