What proportion of the global disease burden is attributable to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and approximately how many people are affected?...

Question

What proportion of the global disease burden is attributable to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and approximately how many people are affected?

Accepted Answer

NTDs affect approximately 1.7 billion people - roughly 1 in 5 of the world's population - predominantly in the poorest communities

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NTDs affect fewer than 1 million people globally

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NTDs affect approximately 100 million people

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NTDs only affect people in sub-Saharan Africa

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NTDs have been eliminated globally

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): NTD Global Burden