First of all, that is probably a myth[0]. And second, if we're talking about present day, malaria is way behind heart disease (largely caused by sugary foods).

First of all, that is probably a myth[0]. And second, if we're talking about present day, malaria is way behind heart disease (largely caused by sugary foods). And in developed nations, its way behind automobiles. And in the USA, it's way behind opioids. So my comment wasn't totally off. 0: http://factmyth.com/factoids/malaria-killed-half-the-people-who-have-ever-lived/ http://factmyth.com/factoids/malaria-killed-half-the-people-...