August 19, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

A systematic review and meta-analysis on the global prevalence of helminthic parasites among schoolchildren: a public health concern

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Systematic review reveals 20.6% prevalence of helminthic infections among schoolchildren, indicating urgent public health needs.

Global prevalence of helminthic parasites among schoolchildren is 20.6%, highlighting widespread public health concerns.
Tanzania and Vietnam have the highest prevalence rates at 67.41% and 65.04%, respectively, suggesting geographic disparities.
Analysis included 190 studies across 42 countries, using a random-effects model for robust statistical results.
Inadequate sanitation and poor water quality are major drivers of these infections, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

Badri et al. (2025) studied this question.

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