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Table 1 Country categorization and relevant weight given to deworming efforts already accomplished

From: Estimated need for anthelminthic medicines to control soil-transmitted helminthiases in school-aged children, 2020–2030

Country category

Country code

Criteria

Effect on estimated years left to reach effective coverage

Effective coverage reached

A

Since 2010 more than 3 years coverage ≥ 75%

Already achieved

Not reached and high coverage

B

Since 2010 less than 3 years coverage ≥ 75% + mean coverage 50% < x < 75%

Regional average duration taken to reach target - SD

Not reached and average coverage

C

Since 2010 less than 3 years coverage ≥ 75%, + mean coverage 20% < x < 50%

Regional average duration taken to reach target

Not reached and low coverage

D

Since 2010 less than 3 years coverage ≥ 75%, + mean coverage < 20%

Regional average duration taken to reach target + SD

  1. SD standard deviation