Soil transmitted helminthic infections (STH) in children and it's impact on their health in India
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The general objectives of the study was to describe impact of STH infections on the health of school children of 4-15 years of age in India and the role of schools in reducing those infections. The specific objectives were to explore the factors affecting the transmission of STH among children of age 4-15 years, describe the strategies employed to reduce the burden of STH infections among the children of age groups 4-15 years in India and identify the best practices to be adopted for control of STH infections and to develop recommendations that would inform the Government, to establish effective program for control of STH. FINDINGS: The study found that the prevalence of STH infection is high in India which are common in children aged 4-15 years and can be controlled with deworming agents as it gets rid of the worms from children. The deworming programmes if done in a holistic manner such as supplementation of iron and folic acid and vitamin A in the diet have shown that they are beneficial in improving the overall health of children. CONCLUSION: The programmes of the government should also be aimed to improve the sanitation facilities of the areas where deworming is done. Since the infection robs the children’s mental and physical growth at a crucial stage leading to a loss of human resources of the country. Prevention is better and it should be promoted which include: 1) good personal hygiene like washing hands before eating and after using the toilet, 2) clean and safe preparation of food, 3) always use slippers or shoes, 4) proper use of toilet facilities, 5) environmental sanitation. It is a serious problem and all the requisites for the breeding of the disease is present in India be it social, environmental, climatic or cultural. STH infections since they affect children of 4-15 years of age it simply jeopardizes the future of the country.
Authors:
Qadri, S.M.
Country:
India
Category:
Research
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Keywords:
children
,
health
,
disease prevention and control
,
health services
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
PAGE:
66
Year:
2008
Region:
South Asia
Right:
© 2008 Qadri
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Title:
Soil transmitted helminthic infections (STH) in children and it's impact on their health in India
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)