The Invisible Plagues: A Conceptual Model of the Neglect of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect at least 1 billion people worldwide and are estimated to threaten millions more. NTDs are widespread, primarily affect socially marginalized and vulnerable populations, and contribute to and reinforce global poverty. Although NTDs have significant medical,...
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Social Medicine Publication Group
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Social Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.socialmedicine.info/index.php/socialmedicine/article/view/503 |