Global burden of malaria and neglected tropical diseases in children and adolescents, 1990-2019: a population-based, cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To estimate the global burden of malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in children and adolescents aged 0-19 years and to analyse trends to inform public health and policy decisions.

Design

Population-based, cross-sectional study.

Setting

Global analysis across 204 countries and territories.

Participants

Children and adolescents aged 0-19 years with malaria and NTDs, stratified by age, gender and location from 1990 to 2019.

Main outcome measures

Yearly incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for malaria and NTDs, age-standardised incidence rates (ASIRs) and age-standardised DALY rates (ASDRs).

Results

The global burden of malaria and NTDs among children and adolescents aged 0-19 years remains substanti

SUBMITTER: Zheng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866337 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature