Present status in European countries.

Health status in east European countries.

Iodine status in the Nordic countries – past and present

BACKGROUND Adequate iodine nutrition is dependent on ground water content, seafood, and, as many countries use iodized cow fodder, dairy products. In most countries, salt fortification programs are needed to assure adequate iodine intake. OBJECTIVES The objectives are threefold: 1) to describe the past and present iodine situation in the Nordic countries, 2) to identify important gaps of know...

Present Status of Renal Replacement Therapy in Asian Countries.

BACKGROUND Asia is a huge and populous continent with diverse economies where the status of renal replacement therapy varies among different countries. SUMMARY The penetration of dialysis is poor among low income countries like India and China. A lack of trained nephrologists and limited numbers of dialysis facilities plague South Asian countries. Most of the hemodialysis centers are in the p...

Prevalence of hepatitis A across various countries in the Middle East, African and Eastern European countries

The present status of Medicinal Plants in Bangladesh

In an estimate, the international market of medicinal plants related to trade stood at 60 billion US Dollar per year. The demand for medicinal plants based raw materials are growing at an approximate rate of 10-15% per year internationally. Medicinal plant sector has traditionally occupied an important position in the socio-cultural, spiritual and medicinal arena of rural and tribal lives of Ba...