scholarly journals PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF OCULAR DISEASES AND INJURIES AMONG RUBBER TAPPERS IN A RURAL AREA IN KANYA KUMARI

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-71
Author(s):  
Biju Gopal ◽  
I Anesha Isaac ◽  
Adithya Shankar ◽  
Hasanul Banna KM ◽  
N Rajendran
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rubber Plantation ◽  
Ocular Diseases ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Rubber Tappers ◽  
Ocular Injuries

Rubber tapping is a major occupation in Kanya Kumari district and it significantly adds to the economy of the country. There are nearly 126 rubber-based industries recognized by the District Industries Centre (DIC), providing employment to 1874 people'' .This study aims at analyzing the prevalence and risk factors associated with ocular injuries and diseases among rubber tappers in a rural area in Kanya Kumari. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the prevalence of ocular diseases and injuries in rubber tappers related to their occupation 2. To evaluate the risk factors associated with ocular diseases and injuries among rubber tappers METHODS: Rubber tappers attending the Ophthalmology Out-Patient department in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences between 1.10.2020 to 30.11.2020 were evaluated for ocular injuries and diseases.A detailed history was obtained and ocular complaints were analyzed. After a thorough systemic and ocular examination, data was collected. The collected data were analyzed. RESULTS: The study was conducted for a time period of 2 months. Data was collected from all the rubber tappers attending the ophthalmology OPD in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences. A total of 48 patients were evaluated. Among which 17 had foreign body exposure, 4 had corneal abrasion, 1 had fungal corneal ulcer, 16 had cataracts, 7 had refractive error,3 had pterygium. CONCLUSION: Occupation -related injuries are common amidst rubber tappers. The population dependent on this occupation is way too high to be left unattended or their health conditions ignored. The results obtained in this study throws light on the importance of awareness that needs to be advocated among employers and employees involved in rubber plantation and tapping. The use of protective eye goggles and other safety precautions must be propagated among the workers. The rubber tappers must be alerted about the consequences of ignoring safety precautions, specifically how it may lead to severe morbidity, sometimes even loss of vision.They must also be advised to undergo ophthalmic examination whenever necessary and on regular basis,as poor vision due to aging or even physiological refractive errors itself may lead to injuries due to compromised eyesight. After conducting this study,we came to the conclusion that the consciousness of the morbidity that may occur due to poor safety measures at work among the rubber tappers is nearly a flat line. Hence creating awareness and educating them regarding this becomes indispensable.

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with hypertension among adults in rural area

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 05-10
Author(s):  
Dr. Anupama P ◽  
Dr. Radha Y Aras ◽  
Dr. Jeram Parmar ◽  
Dr. Abhay Nirgude
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Ewe Death and Casting in an Extensively Farmed Sheep Flock in New Zealand

Ruminants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-99
Author(s):  
Kimberly Capdevila-Ospina ◽  
Rene A. Corner-Thomas ◽  
Kate J. Flay ◽  
Paul R. Kenyon ◽  
Anne L. Ridler
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Late Gestation ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Grazing Systems ◽  
Market Perception ◽  
Peripartum Period

Ewe deaths affect the productivity and profitability in sheep farming systems and have potential animal welfare and market perception implications. Internationally, there is scant data on the timing and causes of ewe deaths in extensive grazing systems. There is no published literature on the incidence and risk factors associated with casting (ewe in late gestation accidentally immobilised, often in dorsal recumbency). This study, undertaken using a cohort of 1789 ewes on a New Zealand farm, reports on the timing and risk factors associated with production parameters for ewe deaths through an almost two-year period, along with causes of death during both peripartum periods. Ewe deaths occurred throughout both years but were most frequent during the peripartum (pre-lambing to mid-lactation) period. Casting was the most commonly identified cause of death in both years, responsible for approximately a quarter to a third of potential annual mortality. Few risk factors for death or casting were identified. In conclusion, the peripartum period is a high-risk time period for ewe deaths (and, by extension, will also contribute to lamb perinatal mortality). In extensively grazed flocks where casting events occur, it is recommended that all ewes are monitored daily during the peripartum period.

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in the personnel of Kerman University of Medical Sciences

10.19082/4341 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 4341-4348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzan Madadizadeh ◽  
Leila Vali ◽  
Sima Rafiei ◽  
Zahra Akbarnejad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Recovery of Ampicillin-Sulbactam-Resistant Escherichia coli in Hospitalized Patients

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 1004-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith S. Kaye ◽  
Anthony D. Harris ◽  
Howard Gold ◽  
Yehuda Carmeli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

ABSTRACT Ampicillin-sulbactam resistance in Escherichia coli is an emerging problem. This study determined risk factors for the recovery of ampicillin-sulbactam-resistant E. coli in hospitalized patients. A case-control design was used to compare two groups of case patients with control patients. The first group of case patients consisted of patients from whom nosocomially acquired ampicillin-sulbactam-resistant E. coli strains were isolated, and the second group of case patients consisted of patients from whom ampicillin-sulbactam-susceptible E. coli strains were isolated. Control patients were a random selection among 5% of all patients admitted during the same time period. Risk factors analyzed included antimicrobial drug exposure, comorbid conditions, and demographics. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Ampicillin-sulbactam-resistant E. coli strains were isolated from 175 patients, and ampicillin-sulbactam-susceptibleE. coli strains were isolated from 577 patients. Nine hundred thirty-four control patients were selected. Exposure to penicillin antibiotics as a class and to ampicillin and ampicillin-sulbactam individually were the only significant, independent risk factors associated with the isolation of ampicillin-sulbactam-resistant E. coli (odds ratio [OR] = 2.32 [P < 0.001], OR = 3.04 [P = 0.02], and OR = 1.72 [P= 0.04], respectively), but they were not associated with the isolation of ampicillin-sulbactam-susceptible E. coli. Interestingly, exposure to piperacillin-tazobactam tended to protect against the isolation of E. coli strains resistant to ampicillin-sulbactam, but this did not reach statistical significance (OR = 0.13; P = 0.11).

Risk Factors Associated With Epilepsy In A Rural Area In Cameroon: A Preliminary Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
AK Njamnshi ◽  
V Sini ◽  
V De Paul Djientcheu ◽  
P Ongolo-Zogo ◽  
Y Mapoure ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals A study on prevalence of various risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases in urban and rural areas of Dharwad region

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5101
Author(s):  
Murari Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Pushpa S. Patil ◽  
Umesh R. Dixit
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Tobacco Usage

Background: Prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases is routinely carried out in developed countries. The aim was to study the prevalence of risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases in urban and rural areas of Dharwada population.Methods: A total of 652 subjects (male-328; female-324) with an age group 15-64 years from rural and urban areas of Dharwad population were selected for the present study. Pregnant women, severe chronic illness, bedridden patients and subjects who refused to participate in the study were excluded from the study. Age-sex, religion educational status, and occupation, type of family, socioeconomic status followed by a questionnaire on the use of tobacco, alcohol were collected and tabulated.Results: Subjects with tobacco smoking habit were 30 (9.2%) in the urban area which was more in comparison to 11 (3.4%) in the rural area. In the urban area, tobacco usage was more among males (62.9%) and unemployed (55.9%) and it was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). In the rural area, tobacco usage was more among 40-64 years age group (39.4%), males (61.6%), literates (39.4%), employed (48.8%) and lower socioeconomic group (39.2%) and it was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). The alcohol consumption habit among the study subjects was more in the age group of 40-64 years in both urban (18.3%) and rural (9.6%) area and they were found to be statistically significant.Conclusions: Consumption of tobacco, alcohol is the major risk factor in the management of cardiovascular diseases in the urban and rural population.

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with Leishmania exposure among dogs in a rural area of Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Cesar Pereira Spada ◽  
Diogo Tiago da Silva ◽  
Maria Luana Alves ◽  
Nicolás Céspedes Cárdenas ◽  
Osvaldo Frederico Inlamea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Factors Associated
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