A Systematic Review of Disparities in Risk for Neglected Infections of Poverty in the United States

Purpose of Review This review aims to identify and characterize which neglected infections of poverty (NIPs) represent a public health risk in the United States (US) and describe the health disparities these NIPs represent within the US population. Another aim of this review is to describe public he...

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Published in:Current tropical medicine reports 2023-12, Vol.10 (4), p.153-165
Main Authors: Singer, Rachael, Radcliffe, Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Sciences
Infectious Diseases
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Parasitology
Topical Collection on Social Impact of Poverty and Tropical Diseases
Tropical Medicine
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Summary:Purpose of Review This review aims to identify and characterize which neglected infections of poverty (NIPs) represent a public health risk in the United States (US) and describe the health disparities these NIPs represent within the US population. Another aim of this review is to describe public health surveillance for NIPs in the US, including potential gaps in surveillance, and suggest actions to mitigate the disparities represented by these infections. Recent Findings Data are insufficient to reliably estimate prevalence, burden of disease, and provide optimal diagnostics and treatment for various NIPs in the US. Some of these infections have a long history in the US; others emerged more recently and are expected to increase with climate change. Virtually all NIPs represent racial and economic disparities. Summary We provide an updated review of risk factors and suggest actions state, Tribal, local, and territorial public health jurisdictions can take now to respond to this uniquely American crisis.
ISSN:2196-3045
2196-3045
DOI:10.1007/s40475-023-00298-5