| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Authors: | A. Wasudeo Khobragade, Nagrale, N., Junaid, M. |
| Journal: | Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pagination: | 1939–1943 |
| Date Published: | Jan-07-2021 |
| ISSN: | 0973-9122, 0973-9130 |
| Keywords: | Morbidity, Personal Hygiene, primary school, tribal |
| Abstract: | Background: Scholastic performance of the child depends upon the overall health of the child. Methods:A cross sectional study was conducted among 162 tribal school children. Results: Prevalence of anaemia was 54.9%. Second most common morbidity was dental caries (31.48%) followed by underweight (27.77%) Head louse infestation was common among girl students. Conclusions: Most common morbidities present among primary school children of a tribal school were anaemia, dental caries, underweight and refractive errors. Girl students had better hygiene than boy |
| URL: | https://medicopublication.com/index.php/ijfmt/article/view/13693 |
| DOI: | 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13693 |
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