The Causes and Impacts of Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Diseases
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 604 |
Release | : 2011-07-01 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 030918634X |
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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) afflict more than 1.4 billion people, many of whom live on less than $1.25 a day. While there are effective ways to manage NTDs, policy-makers and funders have only recently begun to recognize the economic and public health importance of controlling NTDs. The IOM's Forum on Microbial Threats held a workshop September 21-22, 2010, to discuss the science of and policy surrounding NTDs.