Decision-model estimation of the age-specific disability weight for schistosomiasis japonica: a systematic review of the literature.

Schistosomiasis is among the most prevalent parasitic infections worldwide. However, current Global Burden of Disease (GBD) disability-adjusted life year estimates indicate that its population-level impact is negligible. Recent studies suggest that GBD methodologies may significantly underestimate t...

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Main Authors: Julia L Finkelstein, Mark D Schleinitz, Hélène Carabin, Stephen T McGarvey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000158
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