EPISODE · Nov 21, 2008 · 8 MIN
PU 026: Worms
from Poverty Unlocked · host Wendy McMahan
Two billion people worldwide are affected by parasitic worms. These worms keep children’s bodies from absorbing the nutrients they need from the food they consume, affecting physical and intellectual development. In this interview, Karen Neiswender discusses the combination of interventions needed for children infected by worms: treatment, education and prevention.
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