Mapping and modelling the geographical distribution of soil-transmitted helminthiases in Peninsular Malaysia: implications for control approaches

Mapping and modelling the geographical distribution of soil-transmitted helminthiases in Peninsular Malaysia: implications for control approaches

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Malaysia are still highly prevalent, especially in rural and remote communities. Complete estimations of the total disease burden in the country has not been performed, since available data are not easily accessible in the public domain. The current stud...

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Main Authors:	Romano Ngui, Aziz Shafie, Kek H. Chua, Mohd S. Mistam, Hesham M. Al-Mekhlafi, Wan W. W. Sulaiman, Rohela Mahmud, Yvonne A. L. Lim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2014-05-01
Series:	Geospatial Health
Subjects:	mapping, geostatistical modelling, soil-transmitted helminths, Malaysia.
Online Access:	http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/26

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