Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Should the WHO withdraw support for mass deworming? |
| Authors: |
Croke, Kevin1,2, Hicks, Joan Hamory3, Hsu, Eric4, Kremer, Michael5, Miguel, Edward4 emiguel@berkeley.edu |
| Source: |
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 6/8/2017, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p1-3. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*HELMINTHS, *META-analysis, *WEIGHT gain, *AGE distribution |
| Company/Entity: |
WORLD Health Organization |
| Abstract: |
The article offers information on the guidelines development group meeting conducted by World Health Organization (WHO)'s Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases department for the control of soil-transmitted helminths in high-risk groups. Topics include meta-analysis on the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) on weight gain of children; decision made by WHO on the basis of health and economic benefits; and weight-for-age distribution between ages three and four. |
| Database: |
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