"as an adult, your brain has fewer synapses than it had when you were 2 years old"

economic impact of malaria is estimated to cost africa $12 billion every year. this figure factors in costs of health care, absenteeism, days lost in education, decreased productivity due to brain damage from cerebral malaria, and loss of investment and tourism.

true, i don't really know what you're asking but from the info you provided im guessing the answer is true.