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English: Age-standardised disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates from Chagas disease by country (per 100,000 inhabitants). France includes the overseas departments as well as overseas collectivities. The United Kingdom includes the Crown dependencies as well as the overseas territories. The United States of America includes the insular areas.
Data Source: World Health Organization Map Production: Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) World Health Organization Global distribution of cases of Chagas disease, based on official estimates, 2018 Estimated number of T.cruzi infected cases <900 90 000 899 999 Not applicable No data available 900 89 999
21 maj 2022 · Mapping shows marked geographic heterogeneity of T. cruzi prevalence and illness. Reliable demographic and geographic data are key to guiding prevention and management of Chagas disease. Population-based surveys in high prevalence areas could improve the evidence base for future estimates.
1 lip 2022 · Mapping shows marked geographic heterogeneity of T. cruzi prevalence and illness. Reliable demographic and geographic data are key to guiding prevention and management of Chagas disease.
20 sie 2021 · PDF | Despite being described for the first time more than 110 years ago, Chagas disease persists as one of the most neglected tropical diseases.
What is Chagas disease? • Chagas disease or American trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is transmitted by Triatominae insects, especially the so-called “kissing bugs” that typically colonize poor-quality dwellings, hiding during the day and