A study on morbidity profile and associated risk factors in a rural area of dehradun.
| Autor: | Vyas S; Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, HIMS, SRH University , Dehradun, India ., Kandpal S; Professor, Department of Community Medicine, SRH University , Dehradun, India ., Semwal J; Professor & HOD, Department of Community Medicine, HIMS, SRH University , Dehradun, India ., Deepshikha; Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, HIMS, SRH University , Dehradun, India . |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR [J Clin Diagn Res] 2014 Aug; Vol. 8 (8), pp. JC01-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Aug 20. |
| DOI: | 10.7860/JCDR/2014/8595.4706 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: First few years of life is the most crucial period of life as this age is known for accelerated growth and development, warranting regular monitoring. During this period about 40% of physical growth and 80% of mental development occurs. Any adverse influences during this period may result in severe limitations in their development. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the field practice area of Rural Health Training Centre. Mothers of children between 0-3 years of age were enquired about the morbidity in the past two months. Results: Diarrhea (47.9%) followed by ARI (22.21%), Pica (13%) and Worm Infestation (9.21%) were the commonest morbidities found in the study population. Morbidities were found to be common in males as compared to females. Amongst the nutritional deficiencies anaemia & Vitamin B deficiencies were the commonest. Conclusion: There was considerable sickness load amongst the toddlers. Morbidity can be reduced by improvement in the health care system at peripheral level. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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