Helminth parasites, a major factor in malnutrition.
The author discusses the significance of helminth and schistosome infections in exacerbating nutritional problems in many countries, and advocates population-wide treatment where there is clear evidence that this would yield substantial gains in the quality of life.
Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853-6301.
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D001196:Ascariasis / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000150:complications*; D006725:Hookworm Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000150:complications; D014257:Trichuriasis / Q000517:prevention & control