[Schistosomiasis control in China from 2012 to 2021: progress and challenges].
Jing Xu, C L Cao, Shuliang Lu, S Z Li, X N Zhou
Abstract
Schistosomiasis has been endemic in China for more than 2 000 years, which causes huge morbidity, social and economic burdens. Guided by the national specific strategic programs and criteria for schistosomiasis, tremendous achievements have been gained for schistosomiasis elimination in China. This paper reviews the progress of schistosomiasis control and endemic status of schistosomiasis in China during the period from 2012 to 2021, analyzes the challenges to achieve the goal of schistosomiasis elimination in China by 2030, and proposes suggestions for future schistosomiasis control programs.
Topics & Concepts
SchistosomiasisChinaEndemic diseasesMedicineEnvironmental healthEconomic growthImmunologyGeographyEconomicsHelminthsArchaeologyParasites and Host InteractionsZoonotic diseases and public healthGlobal Health and Surgery