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Comparison of lymphoedema data with MDA reports
| Lymphoedema | Estimated Adult Population | Reported | Adjusted by PPV | Adjusted by under-reporting estimate and PPV | Reported during MDAa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | |||||
| St Montfort/Mafale | 35,588 | 36 | 31 | 37 | 3 |
| Bereu | 8,596 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Kasinthula | 6,690 | 36 | 36 | 42 | 13 |
| Total | 50,874 | 90 | 81 | 94 | 30 |
| Ghana | |||||
| Selected communities in Ahanta West | 24,835 | 191 | 180 | N/A | 13 |
aMDA figures include children
