TY - ECHAP KW - Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) KW - Vulnerable Populations KW - case studies KW - Prevalence AU - Bates S AU - Peirce J AU - Biju A AB -
Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) refers to a diverse group of endemic tropical diseases that primarily impact poor and marginalised populations. This chapter will provide an overview of three case studies as a representation of NTDs and the strategies that can be implemented to reduce their prevalence worldwide, such as vector control, improved sanitation and education.
BT - A Healthcare Students Introduction to Global Health DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-66563-9_7 LA - ENG M3 - Book Chapter N2 -Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) refers to a diverse group of endemic tropical diseases that primarily impact poor and marginalised populations. This chapter will provide an overview of three case studies as a representation of NTDs and the strategies that can be implemented to reduce their prevalence worldwide, such as vector control, improved sanitation and education.
PB - Springer Nature Switzerland PY - 2024 SN - 9783031665622 SP - 57 EP - 69 T2 - A Healthcare Students Introduction to Global Health TI - Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) ER -