Predicting the environmental suitability and population at risk of podoconiosis in Africa.

• Main Authors: Kebede Deribe (Author), Hope Simpson (Author), Rachel L Pullan (Author), Mbonigaba Jean Bosco (Author), Samuel Wanji (Author), Nicole Davis Weaver (Author), Christopher J L Murray (Author), Melanie J Newport (Author), Simon I Hay (Author), Gail Davey (Author), Jorge Cano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Podoconiosis is a type of tropical lymphedema that causes massive swelling of the lower limbs. The disease is associated with both economic insecurity, due to long-term morbidity-related loss of productivity, and intense social stigma. The geographical distribution and burden of podoconiosis in Afri...