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The World’s Great Religions and Their Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Authors :
Hotez, Peter J.
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 7/28/2016, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The author discusses the major neglected tropical diseases, schistosomiasis, intestinal helminth infections, and lymphatic filariasis affected the Christian, Muslim, and Hindu nation based on the data released by World Health Organization (WHO). The world's school-aged children are required for preventive chemotherapy for the treatment of these tropical diseases. It was found out that helminth infections are critical factors in the health and economic development of the nations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
10
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117065193
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004544