Burden of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in China: Historical Trends (1990-2021) and Future Projections (2035).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, including ascariasis, trichuriasis, and hookworm disease, are among the most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally. This study evaluates the disease burden of STH in China from 1990 to 2021 and projects trends to 2035.

Methods

Data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database were utilized to analyze the prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of STH infections in China from 1990 to 2021. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) was calculated to assess trends over time, and a Bayesian age-period-cohort model was used to project the disease burden up to 2035.

Results

From 1990 to 2021, the prevalence and DALYs of STH infections decreased significantly by 85.08% and 98.01% in Chin

SUBMITTER: Ni B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature