Sickle cell disease is more prevalent in Africa due to the historical presence of malaria, a disease that the sickle cell trait offers some protection against. In regions where malaria is endemic, individuals with one sickle cell gene (carriers) have a survival advantage, leading to higher rates of sickle cell gene transmission over generations.
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