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

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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.

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Adapted from: Page et al. The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews [13]

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Singer, R., Radcliffe, R. A Systematic Review of Disparities in Risk for Neglected Infections of Poverty in the United States. Curr Trop Med Rep 10, 153–165 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40475-023-00298-5

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