Neglected tropical diseases
Seventeen neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is estimated that over 1 billion people are infected with NTDs, with a further 1 billion at risk. The majority of NTDs occur in the tropics and sub-tropics and have particular characteristics...
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Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2013-08-01
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Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/neglected-tropical-diseases-no-82/ |