This statistic shows the number of countries worldwide affected by select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020. As of this time, around 49 countries were affected by lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms and is marked by severe swelling in various parts of the body.
Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Kaiser Family Foundation. (January 28, 2020). Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
Kaiser Family Foundation. "Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020." Chart. January 28, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
Kaiser Family Foundation. (2020). Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
Kaiser Family Foundation. "Number of Countries Affected Worldwide from Select Neglected Tropical Diseases as of 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Jan 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
Kaiser Family Foundation, Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2020 [Graph], Kaiser Family Foundation, January 28, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
