Podoconiosis, the Non-Filarial Elephantiasis, a Means of Discrimination and Poverty in Ethiopia

Fikresilasie Samuel Tasew

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Podoconiosis, the Non-Filarial Elephantiasis, a Means of Discrimination and Poverty in Ethiopia

Fikresilasie Samuel Tasew

Published in American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences (Volume 3, Issue 3)

Received: 15 April 2015 Accepted: 29 April 2015 Published: 13 May 2015

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Abstract

Podoconiosis is a non-infectious geo-chemical disease caused by exposure of bare feet to red clay soil derived from volcanic rocks. In Ethiopia, 1 million people suffer with the disease. It affects the physical condition (disability and deformity) of patients and also the social and economic status of affected individuals. Studies conducted in endemic countries clearly stated that there is stigmatization in the family and in general in the community. This consequences mental distress in affected individual. Besides, individuals affected economically: they cost for treatment and mainly they loss their productivity potential. These results financial crisis individually and aggravate poverty in the society. This review intends to address the social exclusion and economic impact of podoconiosis in Ethiopia.

Published in	American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences (Volume 3, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajbls.20150303.17
Page(s)	67-70
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Podoconiosis, Discrimination, Poverty, Ethiopia

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Department of Medicine, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia

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Fikresilasie Samuel Tasew. Podoconiosis, the Non-Filarial Elephantiasis, a Means of Discrimination and Poverty in Ethiopia. Am J Biomed Life Sci. 2015;3(3):67-70. doi: 10.11648/j.ajbls.20150303.17

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