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Health Protection and Global Approach to Neglected Communicable Diseases.

  • Maria Jacirema Ferreira Gonçalves
  • , Anny Beatriz Costa Antony de Andrade
  • , Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye
    • Universidade Federal do Amazonas
    • Instituto Leônidas e Maria Deane

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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    Abstract

    Neglected communicable diseases (NCDs) are prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, caused by various pathogens, for example, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms (helminths), affecting more than one billion people globally. This chapter aims to discuss neglected diseases (e.g., Chagas disease, Dengue, and Leishmaniasis) in the global context, including health inequalities, public health surveillance, and research. The focus is on a diverse group of communicable diseases that are more prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries, but which are not restricted to such regions. These diseases continue to be a significant hindrance to poverty reduction and socio-economic development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSocial Science Perspectives on Global Public Health
    EditorsVincent La Placa, Julia Morgan
    Place of PublicationUK
    PublisherRoutledge
    Chapter22
    Pages208-219
    Number of pages12
    Edition1
    ISBN (Electronic)9781003128373
    ISBN (Print)9780367652111
    DOIs
    Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 30 Sept 2022

    Bibliographical note

    This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative
    Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/CC BY-NC-ND/4.0/),which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited..

    Funding

    Knowledge Unlatched GmbH

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
      SDG 1 No Poverty
    2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

    Keywords

    • Global Development
    • Health and Social Care
    • Medicine
    • Dentistry
    • Nursing & Allied Health

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