Decision-model estimation of the age-specific disability weight for schistosomiasis japonica: a systematic review of the literature.
Schistosomiasis is among the most prevalent parasitic infections worldwide. However, current Global Burden of Disease (GBD) disability-adjusted life year estimates indicate that its population-level impact is negligible. Recent studies suggest that GBD methodologies may significantly underestimate t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008-03-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2254314?pdf=render |