The Lancet 2001; 357:1219-1220
Many studies have shown that the burden of malaria in a community can be reduced by the use of insecticidetreated nets (ITNs). In Africa, four randomised trials, which had child mortality as the primary endpoint, found a reduction in deaths among children under 5 years of age with the use of ITNs (three trials) or insecticide-treated curtains.1 Although these results are encouraging, they pose additional questions. . . .