Unveiling the gendered abyss: exploring the case of women with lymphatic filariasis and the path to inclusive care in India

Unveiling the gendered abyss: exploring the case of women with lymphatic filariasis and the path to inclusive care in India

Abstract Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease (NTD), affects tropical regions marked by poor socioeconomic conditions and often results in non-curable filarial lymphedema. The impact of LF is often disproportionate, adversely affecting women due to a multitude of inte...

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Main Authors: Arya Rahul, Anoop C. Choolayil, Dharani Govindasamy, Gnanasekaran Vijayalakshmi, Sadhasivam Anbusivam, Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Gender
Health experience
Health sociology
Women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02397-3
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