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River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, transmitted by blackfly bites. While it primarily leads to visual impairment and disability rather than direct fatalities, it significantly affects the quality of life for millions in endemic regions. Estimates suggest that while actual death rates from river blindness are low, the associated health complications and loss of productivity can have severe socio-economic impacts. Efforts to control the disease have led to a significant reduction in its prevalence and associated suffering.
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Why is blood river considered to be a heritage site?
Because lots of people died there
Did Helen Keller Died of her blindness?
Helen Keller did not die because she was blind. She was blind and deaf but that was not the cause of her death. She peacefully died in her sleep.
How many people have died drinking the yellow river?
10 percent of people died
How did Galileo Ferraris die?
Galileo Ferraris died on February 7, 1897, at the age of 49, due to a heart attack.
How many people died in the Lyn river flood?
In the lyn flood 3678 people died
Did john frusciante kill river phoenix?
No. River died because of a drug overdose.
How many people have died in the Huson River from pcb's?
none
How many people have died in the river Thames?
There is virtually no commercial traffic on the River Thames now because modern ships are too big to get up the river. Most of its present day use is for leisure purposes like tourist boats, rowing, fishing and private cruisers. Therefore the number of people using it varies according to the time of year.
What do hindus do with people who have died?
burn them are sprinkel the ashes in a religious river
What was the effects of the River Severn flood?
People died, and there was crop damage.
How many people died in Britain because of the Romans?
About 500,000 people died because of the romans
What did Simon fraser do?
Simon Fraser Went Exploring The Fraser River And He Did Not Do His 2nd Voyage Because After The 1st Voyage,He Died.(Died In 1862)
