endemic regions

Endemic regions are areas where a specific disease consistently exists at predictable levels over time. This means that the disease regularly occurs there, often maintained by local factors like climate, environment, and population habits. For example, malaria is endemic in some tropical regions because conditions favor the mosquito vectors and the parasite. Recognizing endemic regions helps health officials focus prevention and treatment efforts to control the disease. It differs from outbreaks or epidemics, which are sudden increases, because in endemic areas, the disease is a constant presence at stable rates.