Summary
The majority of malaria cases in Amazonia for the past few years has been on the newly opened roads: BR-174 (Manaus/Boa Vista) e BR-319 (Manaus/Porto Velho). This research describies the impact of malaria on the colonist along a 100 km section of BR-174 North of rio Urubu. Malaria statistics for this area are presented and the results of a survey of 163 residences. Recommendations given to lower the potential threat of malaria for the colonists on future roads in Amazon basin.