Abstract : Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are widespread across the globe and predominantly impact the most impoverished and disadvantaged communities. These infections result from the transmission of eggs present in human feces, contaminating soil in areas with inadequate sanitation. Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichiura), and hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale) are the main vectors of infection. Roughly 2 billion individuals globally, or 25% of the global population, are afflicted with helminth infections [1]. Children who are malnourished or anaemic frequently exhibit underweight and stunted growth. Significantly infected people could be too sick or exhausted to concentrate on their academics, or they might even skip school entirely. Worm infections have adverse effects on the physical and cognitive development of children, potentially leading to long-term consequences for their adult work potential and wages. Research indicates that regular deworming can reduce school absenteeism by 25% [2].
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Cite : Sen, S., & Sodani, P. (2023). National Deworming Day, February 2018 Program Implementation In Bihar (-1st ed., p. 1). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996990.2023.eb.ch-01
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Guideline: preventive chemotherapy to control soil-transmitted helminth infections in at-risk population groups- WHO 2017
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | NATIONAL DEWORMING DAY (FEBRUARY 2018)
WHO 2010. Soil-transmitted helminthiases: Eliminating soil-transmitted helminthiases as a public health problem in children:progress report 2001-2010 and strategic plan 2011-2020
