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| WHO Region | Number of STH-endemic countries | Estimated number of pregnant women in need of PC for STH |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 42 | 15,384,000 |
| Americas | 25 | 544,000 |
| Eastern Mediterranean | 7 | 473,000 |
| Europe | 5 | 0 |
| South-East Asia | 8 | 7,433,000 |
| Western Pacific | 15 | 2,919,000 |
| Total | 102 | 26,753,000 |
