Awareness and use of Personal Protective Measures against Mosquito Borne Diseases
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Knowledge and Use of Personal Protective Measures Against Mosquito Borne Diseases in a Resettlement Colony of Delhi
BACKGROUND Mosquito borne diseases (MBDs) are major public health problem in India. State of Delhi is endemic for dengue and other MBDs. The increasing incidence of MBDs in Delhi in recent years warrants a pro-active approach for their prevention. Knowledge and use of personal protective measures (PPMs) presents an effective strategy for prevention and control of MBDs. AIM The present study w...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Community Health
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2248-9509,0971-7587
DOI: 10.47203/ijch.2020.v32i03.021