An epidemiological study of ancylostomiasis in a rural area of Kanpur district Uttar Pradesh, India.
Indian J Public Health
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2003 Apr-Jun; 47(2): 53-60
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In this epidemiological study, stool samples were collected from 256 study subjects selected from seven villages of Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The average age of the study population was 21.6 years. The overall prevalence rate of hookworm infestation was found to be 34%. Men had significantly higher rate of infestation at all ages. Prevalence rates increased with ages as well. In addition, adult worms were collected from twelve subjects. All were identified as Ancylostoma duodenale.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Prevalence
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Adolescent
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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