Unit 3 Neglected Tropical Diseases AWL VocabularyQuiz

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of diseases that predominantly affect populations living in extreme _______________.

These diseases _______________ more than one billion people worldwide.

These diseases usually can be found in areas with poor _______________ and limited access to healthcare.

Due to their _______________ nature, NTDs can persist in communities for years, causing long-term suffering.

Many of these diseases are spread through contaminated water or soil, leading to infections when people come into contact with _______________ from either humans or animals.

For example, schistosomiasis is transmitted by parasitic worms that _______________ the human body through contact with water.

One contributing factor is ____________, which is common in times of food insecurity, such as wars or droughts.

Efforts to _______________ these diseases are made by many organizations, including the WHO and the UN.

These efforts require international _______________ between organizations and governments.

Organizations seek to _______________ resources to affected regions where they are needed.