Study on Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among School Children

Dr Asim Kr. Singh; Dr M. K. Gupta

Volume : V, Issue : IX, September - 2016

Study on Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among School Children

Dr Asim Kr. Singh, Dr M. K. Gupta

Abstract :

Intestinal parasitic infection (IPIs) constitute the greatest single world-wide cause of illness and disease. Intestinal parasite infecton is a world-wide public health concern.1Poverty,low literacy rate, poor hygiene, lack of access to potable water and hot and humid tropical climate are the factors associated with high prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in developing countries. This study forecasts an increasing prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among school children in this area and emphasizes on the need to promote health education programmes about hygienic habits in schools to create awareness about health and hygiene. Regular deworming program in association to other preventive measures may help reduce the prevalence.