Leveraging School Health Programs in Africa: Integrated Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease and Dental Caries

• Autores principales: Euridsse Sulemane Amade (Autor), Edna Lichucha (Autor), Zakir Ossman (Autor), Keila Jamal (Autor), Adjine Mastala (Autor), Lene Thorup (Autor), Carlos José Soares (Autor), Roland Aka N'Gueta (Autor), Ana Mocumbi (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Ubiquity Press, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and dental caries (DC) disproportionately affect children and young adults in sub-Saharan countries, with major impact on schoolchildren's health and education. DC in children with RHD constitutes an important risk for fatal complications. Our study aim...