Sex-biased prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and gender inequality in rural Nepal

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Bertoncello C.; Amoruso I.; Moscardino U.; Fonzo M.; Maharjan M.; Buja A.; Baldo V.; Cocchio S.; Baldovin T.
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    International Journal of Infectious Diseases
  • Publication Date
    2021
  • Abstract

    Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are related to poverty and socioeconomic disparities. In rural Nepal, IPIs are highly endemic and gender inequality is still deeply rooted. This study provides a novel epidemiological assessment of IPIs in Nepal, juxtaposing spatial, age and sex stratification of prevalence.

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