Hygiene behaviours are critical for addressing neglected tropical diseases

Francisca Mutapi; Mark Woolhouse

doi:10.1038/s41562-025-02192-8

Hygiene behaviours are critical for addressing neglected tropical diseases

Francisca Mutapi^*, Mark Woolhouse

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Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people worldwide, causing ill health and perpetuating cycles of poverty. Behavioural change can help, particularly through hygiene. But to achieve this we first need to understand the complex circumstances that mean hygiene is not always prioritised.

Original language	English
Number of pages	7
Journal	Nature Human Behaviour
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02192-8
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 2025

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