An Epidemiological Investigation of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease Outbreak in Sojitra Village of Anand District by Rapid Response Team of B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad

Introduction: Acute Diarrhoeal Disease (ADD) affects millions of people around the world especially in second world nations. Most of the pathogenic organisms that cause diarrhoea, are transmitted primarily or exclusively...

“Gender Gap”: Where are we..?

Outcome Assessment of Children Registered for Special Supplementary Nutrition Programme at Village Child Nutrition Centres (VCNCs) of Taluka Kalol, Gandhinagar

Introduction: As per the NFHS 3 in Gujarat, proportions of stunted, wasted and underweight children (< 5 years) were 52%, 19% & 45% respectively.“Mission Balam Sukham” launched in January 2013 targeted undernourished chi...

Assessment of Judicious Use of Immunologicals in Post Exposure&nbsp;Prophylaxis of Animal Bite Cases by Medical Officers in Government&nbsp;Health Centers in an Urban Area of Southern Rajasthan

Rabies is a hundred percent fatal disease with no cure being found till date. Only prompt reporting by the patient and correct prophylactic measures applied by the treating doctor can save a precious life in time. In Ra...

Childhood Obesity: Burden, Risk Factors and Interventions

Childhood Obesity: Burden, Risk Factors and Interventions