Schistosomiasis control in China.
Well-organized programmes combining local involvement and major government projects have been successful in controlling schistosomiasis to a large extent in China. The task is far from complete, however, especially in some lacustrine and mountainous areas, where conditions are highly favourable for the vector snails, and difficult to modify. A long-term programme of health education, medical care and infrastructure development is needed.
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Hunan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China.
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D000818:Animals; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000458:organization & administration; D004199:Disease Vectors; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D012423:Rural Health; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012908:Snails / Q000469:parasitology