Worldwide prevalence of protozoans and helminths among disabled people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parasitic diseases represent a substantial public health concern on a global scale, particularly affecting communities characterized by low socioeconomic status and insufficient sanitation practices. Within these communities, individuals with disabilities are disproportionately impacted. According to the existing literature, it is posited that the prevalence of parasitic infections among disabled individuals is notably high, a factor often neglected when examining the intestinal parasites present in these individuals, alongside the diverse geographical and socioeconomic variations worldwide. This study posits that the prevalence of parasitic infections in individuals with disabilities is indeed elevated, and that there are significant socioeconomic and geographic dispari

SUBMITTER: Halidi AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486501 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature