szociális elszigeteltség jelenléte Hajdú-Bihar megye tanyáin

Immunization coverage in Bihar.

Epidemic Dropsy in Bihar

Lathyrism in Bihar

Lathyhism has been reported from the time of Hippocrates. Mention has also been made ot this disease in old Hindu literature 1 Bhavaprakash' where it is written that the pulse Lathyrus sativus causes a man to become lanie and crippled and irritates the nerves (Chopra? 1938). In India epidemics of lathyrism have been reported from time to time usually associated with famine and food scarcity. Th...

Observations on Myiasis in Bihar

This interesting disease which is not altogether uncommon in the province of Beliar appears to be clinically identical with that described by Manson as occurring in certain parts of America. The malady is the result of a Blue Bottle Fly (Pycnosoma) depositing its larvae in a slight abrasion of, or in the unbroken mucous membrane of, the nasal fossa of the patient. The larvae burrow into the del...

Development and Disparity in Bihar

This paper addresses issue of inter-district disparity at district-level in Bihar. An attempt has been made to identify the backward regions/districts of the state in terms of four development sectors for instance, agriculture, services, education and health. The study has used 34 indicators which explain the level of economic and social development. For measuring disparity and inter-district v...