Title | Strengthening interventions to reduce helminth infections as an entry point for the development of health-promoting schools |
Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
Year of Publication | 1997 |
Authors | WHO -Geneva, CH, World Health Organization |
Secondary Title | WHO information series on school health |
Volume | no. 1 |
Pagination | viii, 29 p. |
Date Published | 1997-01-01 |
Publisher | World Health Organization (WHO) |
Place Published | Geneva, Switzerland |
Keywords | awareness raising, child health, disease control, health education, helminthic infections, planning, programmes, projects, safe water supply, sanitation, schools, sdihyg |
Abstract |
The term "helminth" is often used to refer to a variety of worms that live as parasites in the human body. A helminth infection occurs when worms (or eggs) enter, mature, lay eggs and feed off a person. Helminth infections are one of the leading causes of diseases among young people and adults in the world today. The highest rates of roundworm and whipworm infections are often demonstrated in the groups of 5-9 and 10-14 years old. In countries where helminth infections prevail, schools provide the most effective and efficient way to reach large portions of the population, including young people, school personnel, family and community members; and to reduce infections and prevent re-infections. |
Notes | 26 ref. |
Custom 1 | 245.3, 203.2 |