Which statement is NOT true about malaria?
A) The disease is caused by an evolving organism.
B) It is transmitted from person to person by the bite of a mosquito.
C) Its mortality rate is linked to the allele for Sickle Cell Anemia.
D) Its greatest mortality rate is in Africa.
E) The number of cases reported in North America is rising.

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The statement "The number of cases reported in North America is rising" is not true. Malaria is not endemic to North America and there have been occasional cases reported in travelers who have visited areas where the disease is prevalent. However, there is no evidence of a rising trend in cases within the region.

Which Statement Is NOT True About Malaria