The Giant Anteater in the Room: Brazil's Neglected Tropical Diseases Problem
2008
Brazil's Neglected Tropical Diseases Problem
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Peter J. Hotez
Primary Institution: Sabin Vaccine Institute and Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center
Conclusion
Brazil's poor population suffers disproportionately from neglected tropical diseases, which are linked to poverty and require urgent attention.
Supporting Evidence
- 22% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean lives on less than US$2 per day.
- Brazil has one of the greatest disparities in income distribution with a Gini coefficient of 0.59.
- Most of Brazil's poorest 40 million people are infected with one or more neglected tropical diseases.
Takeaway
In Brazil, many poor people are sick with diseases that are often ignored, and fixing these health problems could help them escape poverty.
Participant Demographics
The editorial discusses the poor population in Brazil, particularly those living on less than US$2 per day.
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