INTC 2P97 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Appendicitis, Weight Loss, The Who
8 Dec 2016
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Major causes of death in the 20th century. Most neglected diseased (so much disgust associated with them) The who recognizes 12 ntds (expect to know these diseases) This rabies is unlike the one in canada- but from stray/wild dogs. We know its affecting a large population, mosquitos, people are exposes malaria has been its own disease for a long time (50s/60s) efforts to eradicate malaria has been enormous. Eradication: get rid of the pathogen, in the efforts of getting completely rid of this vector (mosquito vector) using ddt. A lot of investment and community engagement, being heavily funded looking for vaccines. 100% of low-income countries are affected by at least 5 neglected diseases simultaneously. Worldwide, 149 countries and territories are affected by at least 1 neglected disease (ntd) Neglected tropical diseases kill an estimated 534,000 people worldwide every year. Ntds are a major cause of disease burden, resulting in approx.
