Unveiling the gendered abyss: exploring the case of women with lymphatic filariasis and the path to inclusive care in India
Abstract Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease (NTD), affects tropical regions marked by poor socioeconomic conditions and often results in non-curable filarial lymphedema. The impact of LF is often disproportionate, adversely affecting women due to a multitude of inte...
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| Main Authors: | Arya Rahul, Anoop C. Choolayil, Dharani Govindasamy, Gnanasekaran Vijayalakshmi, Sadhasivam Anbusivam, Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal for Equity in Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02397-3 |
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