Prevalence and correlates of fissure foot in a rural area in Tamilnadu
| Autor: | Sivakumar M, Sivapriya N, Mathew Anil, Chacko Thomas, Srinivas C |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 1999 |
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| Zdroj: | Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol 65, Iss 1, Pp 26-27 (1999) |
| ISSN: | 0973-3922 0378-6323 |
| Popis: | Fissuring of feet is a common but neglected problem in India. In this paper an attempt has been made to determine the prevalence of fissuring of feet in a rural village in Tamilnadu. In addition the relationship of fissuring to age, sex, occupation, non-use of footwear and weight is determined Over all prevalence is found to be 48% for age′s 15 years and above. The prevalence is found to be higher in females (58.4%) than in males (33.3%) and it is seen more among the housewives (63.7%) and among the farmers (41.9%). Low weight and non-use of footwear are significantly associated with fissuring. 40% of the affected group felt that this is more acute during winter. We conclude that fissuring of feet is a significant problem. |
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