Mapping the global distribution of podoconiosis: Applying an evidence consensus approach.

Kebede DeribeHope SimpsonJorge CanoDavid M PigottNicole Davis WeaverElizabeth A CromwellOliver J BradyRachel L PullanAbdisalan M NoorDaniel ArgawChristopher J L MurraySimon J BrookerSimon I HayMelanie J NewportGail Davey

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2019)

The global distribution of podoconiosis is not clearly known; the disease extent and limits provided here inform the best contemporary map of the distribution of podoconiosis globally from available data. These results help identify surveillance needs, direct future mapping activities, and inform prevention plans and burden estimation of podoconiosis.

Keyphrases

high resolution
high density
public health
risk factors
machine learning
clinical practice