Freedom, Justice, and Neglected Tropical Diseases
2011

Freedom, Justice, and Neglected Tropical Diseases

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Franco-Paredes Carlos, Santos-Preciado Jose I.

Conclusion

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are deeply intertwined with social injustices and poverty, and addressing them is essential for promoting social equity.

Supporting Evidence

  • NTDs are diseases of socially excluded populations that promote poverty.
  • Socially disadvantaged populations have poorer survival chances due to NTDs.
  • Health equity is linked with fairness and justice in social arrangements.

Takeaway

Neglected tropical diseases are illnesses that affect poor people and are often caused by unfair social conditions. Helping these people can make the world a fairer place.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pntd.0001235

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