An empirical analysis of the effects of schistosomiasis and lymphatic filariasis on macroeconomic output in Ghana

• Main Authors: Mustapha Immurana (Author), Kwame Godsway Kisseih (Author), Ibrahim Abdullahi (Author), Muniru Azuug (Author), Alfred Kwesi Manyeh (Author), Ayisha Mohammed (Author), Micheal Kofi Boachie (Author), Toby Joseph Mathew Kizhakkekara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Schistosomiasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) are endemic in Ghana. These diseases cause significant morbidity and disability which can adversely affect the participation of affected persons and their caregivers in economic activities, resulting in reduced economic output at the macrolev...