Publication: National survey of helminthiasis in Thailand
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2014-01-01
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1875855X
19057415
19057415
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Mahidol University
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Asian Biomedicine. Vol.8, No.6 (2014), 779-783
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Thitima Wongsaroj, Choosak Nithikathkul, Wichit Rojkitikul, Worayut Nakai, Louis Royal, Pongroma Rammasut National survey of helminthiasis in Thailand. Asian Biomedicine. Vol.8, No.6 (2014), 779-783. doi:10.5372/1905-7415.0806.357 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/33420
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National survey of helminthiasis in Thailand
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Background: Helminth infections continue to pose serious health problems in Thailand. The infections of greatest concern are opisthorchiasis and hookworm. Objectives: We evaluated the prevalence of these infections. The Thai Ministry of Health established a national health plan in 1995 to coordinate health plans for the provincial public health sectors. Methods: A national survey based on probability sampling, interviews, and stool examinations was conducted in 2009 to gather prevalence information of the helminth infections. Results: We found an overall prevalence of helminthiasis among 15,555 Thai people of 18.1%. The highest prevalence was found in the northeastern regions of Thailand. By comparison with previous surveys conducted over the past 5 decades, the prevalence rates have decreased. However, pockets of high infection remain, particularly in the north and northeast of Thailand. Conclusions: Targeted intervention by means of educational programs and public health intervention, and continuing surveillance are indicated.