Question

what are the importance of parasite infection in developing countries

Answer 1

Parasitic infections such as amoebiasis, malaria, geohelminthiasis, filariasis etc have negative consequences in developing countries. These infections result into decreased economic productivity, low performance in schools, higher medical expenses. The poor and unhygienic conditions in developing countries provide the route of transmission of parasitic infections through air, water, human waste, food and insect vectors. Acute diarrhoea is the second biggest cause of death in children worldwide and this rate is very high in developing countries where unhygienicity is a major problem.

Parasitic infections affect the nutritional status of children under the age of 5 years. These affect around 3.5 billion people globally and the developing countries are massively affected. Children, majorly school going ones are mostly affected die to hand to mouth activities, uncontrolled fecal activity and immature immune system. Malnutrition is the major impact of these infections in developing nations. Proper sanitation facility, clean water and housing of poor population can help in reducing this problem.