Productivity Loss Related to Neglected Tropical Diseases Eligible for Preventive Chemotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review.

BACKGROUND:Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) not only cause health and life expectancy loss, but can also lead to economic consequences including reduced ability to work. This article describes a systematic literature review of the effect on the economic productivity of individuals affected by one...

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Main Authors: Edeltraud J Lenk, William K Redekop, Marianne Luyendijk, Adriana J Rijnsburger, Johan L Severens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4758606?pdf=render