[Influence of socioeconomic conditions on the occurrence of intestinal helminthiases. Study of 1001 students in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)]. / Influence des conditions socio-économiques sur la survenue des helminthiases intestinales. Etude réalisée chez 1001 enfants d'âge scolaire à Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

We report the results of epidemiological research carried out using a sample of 1,001 children between the ages of 4 and 15 in the city of Abidjan. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and the occurrence of intestinal helminthiasis. The variables evaluated in this study were the monthly income of the parents, daily food budget per person, number of people sharing accommodation, availability of running water and electricity, availability of food near schools and regular anti-parasite treatment.