Economic evaluations addressing diagnosis and treatment strategies for neglected tropical diseases: an overview

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Diretriz da SBC sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Chagas – 2023

“… 2 , 34 , 69 , 91 Como país de dimensões continentais, vem passando ao longo deste século por transformações demográficas, sociais, econômicas e ambientais, sem que se consigam superar as críticas desigualdades socioeconômicas e regionais. 2 , 33 , 52 …”

“…O tratamento etiológico adequado é reconhecidamente custo-efetivo 5 , 50 , 52 , 53 e traz, como benefícios potenciais para a pessoa acometida, a redução da parasitemia, com impacto positivo na evolução clínica, como o impedimento da progressão para a forma cardíaca, a redução de complicações clínicas nas duas fases da doença e o aumento da expectativa de vida, além da melhora da capacidade física e da qualidade vital. 2 , 8 , 32 , 41 , 43 , 53 , 318 , 322 , 323 , 537 - 540 …”

“…From that perspective, a comprehensive economic assessment regarding measures to expand access to CD diagnosis and treatment revealed the importance of the serological screening of candidates for blood donation and pregnant women, as the best cost-effective public health strategies. 52 , 53 Broader policies that recognize the different dimensions of social determination are fundamental to reduce that burden, requiring the involvement of other areas beyond the health sector. 2 , 33 , 45 , 54 Chagas disease is included in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, in its third objective, “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”, aimed at “ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases, and fighting hepatitis, waterborne diseases and other communicable disease” by 2030.…”

“… 2 , 34 , 69 , 91 As a country of continental dimensions, throughout this century Brazil has undergone demographic, social, economic, and environmental changes, failing to overcome the critical socioeconomic and regional inequalities. 2 , 33 , 52 …”

NTD Health: an electronic medical record system for neglected tropical diseases

“…The prevalence of neglected tropical diseases is determined by different factors, including environmental, social, and economic conditions, as well as cultural practices and sanitation infrastructure development 2 . In addition, there is a lack of economic and financial resources intended for research on neglected tropical diseases, and low interest of the pharmaceutical industry in response to the economic features associated with the affected population 3 . Also, there is an association between the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases and the low budget allocated to health care centers.…”