clinical and radiographic survey of selected dental anomalies and conditions in a Saudi Arabian population

The prevalence rates of 10 selected dental anomalies were determined clinically and radiographically among 1,010 dental patients of Saudi Arabian nationality residing in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia. Results showed that hypodontia was the most prevalent [9.41%] followed by taurodontism [8.61%]; microdontia [5.35%]; and diastema [4.46%]. Other anomalies were found at lower frequencies ranging from 0.20% for transposition to 1.19% for dilaceration. Comparing these results with other studies showed that these anomalies occur at different frequencies among various countries and communities in the world

Anemia in pregnancy in Jeddah Saudi Arabia: an epidimiologic study

From 7 centers in Jeddah, 272 pregnant were chosen. They were interviewed, examined and some laboratory investigations were performed. Anemic women among Saudi pregnant women were 25.6% while they were 18.3% among non-Saudi women. South centers and illiteracy had an adverse effect on Hb level. In addition, higher gravidity, higher parity, greater number of living children and shorter spacing between last delivery and this pregnancy all shared in increasing percentage of anemia among pregnant women. Second and third trimester had the highest level of anemic women

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion in pilgrims performing the Haj [annual pilgimage] in Saudi Arabia

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are not common problems among Saudi Arabians. They are, however, of significance in pilgrims from other parts of the world during Haj season, which varies according to the lunar calendar year. In recent years, Haj has coincided with the summer months of July and August. The temperatures during Haj reach an average high of 54 C [130 F]. Lack of protection and precautionary measures is the primary reason for the high number of heat-stroke and heat-exhaustion cases among the pilgrims, reported cases of which increased from 258 in 1981 to 1, 119 in 1982, due partly to the mandatory reporting system introduced by the Ministry of Health in 1982. The government of Saudi Arabia provides the best possible health services free of charge to all pilgrims. By 1985, there were a total of 4, 635 hospital beds and 64 Makkah Al Mukarramah Body Cooling Units commissioned in the cities of Arafat, Mina and Makkah. In addition, adequate preventive and educational measures are being promulgated to provide better and safer Haj seasons future