What happens if measles were eradicated, how will its eradication change the world?

Fewer child deaths: In addition to many fewer children dying, there would be a reduction in birth defects such as congenital cataracts - which can cause blindness - due to congenital rubella.

Malaria: The economics and morbidity and mortality of this disease are closely tied together. In addition to eliminating a major cause of childhood death it will allow members of the populations at risk to work longer hours, not expend financial resources on medications, and relieve much of the burden placed on the social and health care systems.