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September 18, 2025BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Snakebite incidence, knowledge and practices among rural subsistence farmers in Pwani Region, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

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AZAbdallah ZachariaCKClemence KinaboHOHuda Omary

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds high snakebite incidence in subsistence farmers, highlighting knowledge gaps.

Key Points

  • Snakebite incidence was significantly high, with 104 per 1000 farmers reporting bites in their lifetime.
  • Knowledge of snakebite risks and prevention was notably higher in farmers residing over 10 years in their villages.
  • Incidence rates were particularly high among older participants aged 50 and above, and widows or widowers.
  • The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to raise awareness and improve preventive practices.

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Zacharia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d462d231b076d99fa626b3https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-002407
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