Neglected tropical diseases risk correlates with poverty and early ecosystem destruction

• Main Authors: Arthur Ramalho Magalhães (Author), Cláudia Torres Codeço (Author), Jens-Christian Svenning (Author), Luis E. Escobar (Author), Paige Van de Vuurst (Author), Thiago Gonçalves-Souza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Neglected tropical diseases affect the most vulnerable populations and cause chronic and debilitating disorders. Socioeconomic vulnerability is a well-known and important determinant of neglected tropical diseases. For example, poverty and sanitation could influence parasite tran...