Ascariasis and Handwashing

Isaac Chun Hai Fung; Sandy Cairncross

doi:10.1016/j.trstmh.2008.08.003

Ascariasis and Handwashing

Isaac Chun Hai Fung
, Sandy Cairncross

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences

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Abstract

This review summarises evidence of the effectiveness of handwashing and the use of soap as a public health intervention against Ascaris infection, in terms of both prevalence and intensity. Literature in five major languages was searched and data were retrieved from 15 papers. The evidence of the effect of handwashing in general upon both prevalence and intensity of Ascaris infection is inconclusive. However, the use of soap in handwashing is protective against Ascaris infection with respect to prevalence. There is no direct evidence that it reduces the intensity of infection.

Original language	American English
Journal	Transactions of Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume	103
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trstmh.2008.08.003
State	Published - Mar 1 2009

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Public Health
Epidemiology

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Ascaris infection
Handwashing

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Ascariasis and Handwashing

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