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A Framework for Assessing Productivity Loss from Schistosomiasis

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  • Calla Wiemer

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The severity of the parasitic infection schistosomiasis, and hence the magnitude of the productivity losses caused, both vary a great deal across exposed populations. In the model of this paper, severity is measured in terms of a unit of infectivity assigned a negative binomial distribution among the members of an exposed group. A methodology is devised for estimating the parameters of the distribution on a site-specific basis allowing for more accurate assessment of localized productivity losses than have previously been obtained. The purpose in developing the model and estimation methodology is to provide a foundation for cost-benefit studies of schistosomiasis control projects.

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  • Calla Wiemer, 1988. "A Framework for Assessing Productivity Loss from Schistosomiasis," Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 23(3), pages 320-341.
    • Handle: RePEc:uwp:jhriss:v:23:y:1988:i:3:p:320-341
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