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Selected economic issues in helminth control.

N Prescott, M F Jancloes

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study analyzes economic factors in helminth control policies. While mortality impact is minimal, improved productivity and intellectual performance from reduced helminthiasis are significant, suggesting targeted interventions and exploring cost recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health Economics
    • Infectious Disease Control

    Background:

    • Helminthiasis poses significant public health challenges globally.
    • Economic considerations are crucial for effective helminth control policy formulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine key economic issues in developing helminth control policies.
    • To assess the economic impact and optimal strategies for helminthiasis control.

    Main Methods:

    • Economic analysis of helminth control interventions.
    • Evaluation of policy formulation regarding 'whether, what, how, and with whose resources' to control helminthiasis.

    Main Results:

    • Helminth control shows negligible impact on mortality but significant nutrition-mediated improvements in labor productivity and intellectual performance.

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  • Reducing helminth disease, not just infection, should be the policy target, favoring eradication over continuous control.
  • Public subsidy for interventions is justifiable, but fiscal constraints and willingness-to-pay suggest exploring partial cost recovery.

    • Conclusions:

    • Economic benefits of helminth control, particularly in productivity and cognitive function, warrant targeted interventions.
    • Policy should focus on disease reduction and consider eradication strategies.
    • A blended funding approach, combining public subsidy with explored cost recovery, is recommended for sustainable helminth control.