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

• Main Authors: Euridsse Sulemane Amade (Author), Edna Lichucha (Author), Zakir Ossman (Author), Keila Jamal (Author), Adjine Mastala (Author), Lene Thorup (Author), Carlos José Soares (Author), Roland Aka N'Gueta (Author), Ana Mocumbi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...