Appropriateness of the current parasitological control target for hookworm morbidity: A statistical analysis of individual-level data.

Veronica Malizia Federica Giardina Sake J de Vlas Luc E Coffeng

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)

Our results support the use of the current WHO thresholds of 2% prevalence of M&HI as a proxy for hookworm morbidity. A single Kato-Katz slide may be sufficient to assess the achievement of the morbidity target. Further studies are needed to elucidate haemoglobin dynamics pre- and post- control, ideally using longitudinal data in adults and children.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
big data
young adults
risk factors
machine learning
case control
deep learning