Prevalence and risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections in school age children (6–14 years) – A cross-sectional study in an urban resettlement colony of Delhi
Background: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections have adverse physical and mental effect, especially in preschool (3–6 years) and school-age children (6–14 years). They are associated with socio-behavioral factors of poverty and poor personal and community hygiene. Objectives: To determine the...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijph.in/article.asp?issn=0019-557X;year=2020;volume=64;issue=4;spage=333;epage=338;aulast=Gupta |