Discrepancies in neglected tropical diseases burden estimates in China: comparative study of real-world data and Global Burden of Disease 2021 data (2004-2020).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the discrepancies between real-world data and the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 estimates for six neglected tropical diseases in China. Additionally, to evaluate the applicability of the GBD model within the Chinese context and to assess the effectiveness of China's historical prevention and control policies for neglected tropical diseases.

Design

Comparative study of real-world data and GBD 2021 (2004-2020).

Main outcome measures

Disability adjusted life years (DALYs).

Methods

DALYs based on reported data for leprosy, echinococcosis, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis, dengue, and rabies from 2004 to 2020 were compared with the estimated DALYs from the GBD 2021 database. Additionally, we combined and analysed China's historical

SUBMITTER: Yang GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833545 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature