Open AccessHistorical Review and Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of the Programs to Eliminate Onchocerciasis and Trachoma in Mexico
Author(s) -
Nadia A. FernándezSantos,
Francisco Gibert Prado-Velasco,
Dey Carol Damián-González,
Thomas R. Unnasch,
Mario A. RodríguezPérez
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
research and reports in tropical medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-7282
DOI - 10.2147/rrtm.s317993
Subject(s) - onchocerciasis , trachoma , environmental health , psychological intervention , medicine , neglected tropical diseases , optometry , geography , immunology , public health , pathology , nursing
We present a historical review of two neglected tropical diseases (NTD), namely, onchocerciasis and trachoma, both which were successfully eliminated in Mexico. In addition, we present a cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) demonstrating that these were worthwhile health interventions. Historically, an estimate of $310.68 and $38.92 per person were spent during the period of time the onchocerciasis and trachoma elimination programs operated, respectively.