Assessment of Surgical Disease Burden in Zambia: Research Protocol for a Randomized Cross-Sectional Survey
Surgical diseases (SDs) including cataracts, cleft lip/palate, clubfoot, hernia and obstetric fistula result in early mortality or significant disability. The prevalence of surgically treatable diseases in Zambia is unknown. As the country strives to improve surgical services through its National Surgery, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan, understanding the population ’s unmet surgical needs becomes necessary. We aim to conduct a national survey to provide reliable information on the magnitude and effect of SDs in Zambia.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Mweene Cheelo, Jaymie Ang Henry, Jean Rizk, Chiara Pittalis, Grace Le, Chris Lavy, John S. Kachimba, Leon Bijlmakers, Ruairi Brugha, Jakub Gajewski Tags: Global Surgery Source Type: research
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