Risk factors of acute respiratory infections in underfives of urban slum community.
Indian J Public Health
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1999 Apr-Jun; 43(2): 73-5
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-109133
ABSTRACT
To ascertain the risk factors of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in children, a prospective study was conducted for a period of one year among 112 underfives in urban slum community of Calcutta. Incidence of ARI was found significantly higher in undernourished children of poor socio-economic class. Parental smoking habit and solid fuel use for cooking were recognised as important risk factors of ARI.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio
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Factores Socioeconómicos
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Población Urbana
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Áreas de Pobreza
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Preescolar
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Factores Sexuales
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Estado Nutricional
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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