A scoping review of burden of disease studies estimating disability-adjusted life years due to Taenia solium.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taenia solium is the most significant global foodborne parasite and the leading cause of preventable human epilepsy in low and middle-income countries in the form of neurocysticercosis.

Objectives

This scoping review aimed to examine the methodology of peer-reviewed studies that estimate the burden of T. solium using disability-adjusted life years.

Eligibility criteria

Studies must have calculated disability-adjusted life years relating to T. solium.

Charting methods

The review process was managed by a single reviewer using Rayyan. Published data relating to disease models, data sources, disability-adjusted life years, sensitivity, uncertainty, missing data, and key limitations were collected.

Results

15 studies were included for review, with

SUBMITTER: Larkins A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature