This statistic shows the number of countries worldwide affected by select neglected tropical diseases as of 2022. As of that time, around 41 countries were affected by lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms and is marked by severe swelling in various parts of the body.
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KFF. (October 29, 2024). Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
KFF. "Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2022." Chart. October 29, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
KFF. (2024). Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
KFF. "Number of Countries Affected Worldwide from Select Neglected Tropical Diseases as of 2022." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 29 Oct 2024, /statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
KFF, Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2022 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Number of countries affected worldwide from select neglected tropical diseases as of 2022 [Graph], KFF, October 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/870911/neglected-tropical-diseases-countries-affected-worldwide/
