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ArticlePathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Burden of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in China: Historical Trends (1990-2021) and Future Projections (2035).

Bixian Ni, Yanzheng Zou, Luqiu Tao, Wei Wang

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Bixian NiNational Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases Prevention and Control, Wuxi 214064, China.
Yanzheng ZouNational Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases Prevention and Control, Wuxi 214064, China.
Luqiu TaoNational Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases Prevention and Control, Wuxi 214064, China.
Wei WangNational Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases Prevention and Control, Wuxi 214064, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5709-981X

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Chinese Preventive Medicine Association 2025-47
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Abstract

backgroundSoil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, including ascariasis, trichuriasis, and hookworm disease, are among the most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally. This study evaluates the disease burden of STH in China from 1990 to 2021 and projects trends to 2035.

methodsData from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database were utilized to analyze the prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of STH infections in China from 1990 to 2021. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) was calculated to assess trends over time, and a Bayesian age-period-cohort model was used to project the disease burden up to 2035.

resultsFrom 1990 to 2021, the prevalence and DALYs of STH infections decreased significantly by 85.08% and 98.01% in China, respectively. The age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) of STH infections dropped from 34,073.24/10

conclusionsChina has achieved remarkable reductions in the burden of STH infections over the past three decades. However, the predominance between the species has changed. The projected rebound in trichuriasis underscores the importance of sustained control efforts. To achieve the 2030 elimination target outlined in the WHO NTDs roadmap, it is crucial to integrate precision epidemiology with ongoing water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives, targeted chemotherapy and health education.

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HelminthiasisSoilAdolescentAdultAnimalsBayes TheoremChildChild, PreschoolChinaCost of IllnessDisability-Adjusted Life YearsFemaleHelminthsHookworm InfectionsHumansInfantSoilChinadisability-adjusted life yearsdisease burdenprevalencesoil-transmitted helminth infectionstrend analysis

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