Neglected tropical diseases in China

Neglected tropical diseases are a diverse group of diseases that have proliferated in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in marginalised populations, where they cause illness, suffering, and stigmatisation.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 1.6 billion people require interventions and treatment for at least one of these diseases and that 19 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) are lost each year, affecting the development of individuals, families, and communities.2

The Global Burden of the Disease (GBD) study is the biggest effort that has been made to estimate the global burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors. Information about morbidity and premature mortality is combined to calculate DALYs, in which global health priorities and health interventions can be identified.3 In 1992, the World Bank commissioned its first iteration, which identified neglected problems and shaped health policies. In 2021, the Institute …