Unit 3 Neglected Tropical Diseases AWL VocabularyQuiz

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

These diseases (a)   more than one billion people worldwide.

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

Due to their (a)   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 (a)   from either humans or animals.

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

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

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

These efforts require international (a)   between organizations and governments.

Organizations seek to (a)   resources to affected regions where they are needed.