Neglected tropical diseases affect more than a billion people worldwide, cause ill health and perpetuate cycles of poverty. Behavioural change can help, particularly through hygiene. But to achieve this we first need to understand the complex circumstances that mean hygiene is not always prioritized.
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Mutapi, F., Woolhouse, M. Hygiene behaviours are critical for addressing neglected tropical diseases. Nat Hum Behav 9, 1523–1526 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02192-8
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