Suppose production of the pesticides used to treat malaria is halted because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)has found that they are causing too much environmental damage to warrant its continued use.In turn,this drives up the prices of artemisinin and quinine since they are now in higher demand.How might this affect those that live in South America and Africa?
A)They will likely experience a decrease in the number of male Anopheles mosquitoes.
B)They will likely experience an increase in the number of male Anopheles mosquitoes.
C)They will likely experience a decrease in the number of malaria cases
D)They will likely experience an increase in the number of malaria cases.

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With the halt in production of pesticides to treat malaria and an increase in demand for artemisinin and quinine, the prices of these drugs will increase. This will make it more difficult for people in South America and Africa, where malaria is prevalent, to access treatment, leading to an increase in the number of malaria cases.

Suppose Production of the Pesticides Used to Treat Malaria Is