Health

This section of the Global Innovation Commons is dedicated to the fields of disease prevention and public health. The list is comprised of the most neglected diseases that are prevalent in the most marginalized populations. Some of these diseases are known to have preventative measures or acute treatments that are not accessible in the areas which need it the most. Due to the nature of this section of the Global Innovation Commons, we would like to extend a message of honor to those who have died from, lost someone to, suffered from, or will contract these diseases. Without their sacrifice, the research for the treatment and prevention of these devastating diseases would not have been possible. Our goal is to create a massive global awareness about these diseases, thereby significantly reducing their effect and creating a more productive and engaged world for the future.

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Included in this data set is:
Chagas Disease (African)
Malaria
Buruli Ulcer
Chagas Disease (American)
Dengue Fever
Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm)
Fascioliasis
Leishmaniasis
Leprosy
Lymphatic Filariasis
Onchocerciasis
Schistosomiasis
Soil Helminthiasis
Trachoma
Yaws
Snake Bite
Spider Bite
Sickle Cell Anemia

How Can We Help?

Map America through their Neglected No More Campaign has begun to push for people to educated themselves and help educate the world on Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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