assessment of landslide susceptibility, semi-quantitative risk and management in the ilam dam basin, ilam, iran

Assessment of landslide susceptibility, semi-quantitative risk and management in the Ilam dam basin, Ilam, Iran

determination of the best landslide susceptibility mapping method in the ilam dam basin

â â â  in the last years, have been accelerated increased the damages of landslides by natural and anthropogenic factors. one of the main solutions to decrease landslide hazards is avoid from prone areas. for this purpose, it is necessary to prepare the landslide susceptibility map. in this research, after field studies in the ilam dam basin, nine factors including slope gradient, aspect, eleva...

Risk Factors for Pterygium in Ilam Province, Iran

PURPOSE To evaluate the risk factors for pterygium in the dry, high altitude province of Ilam, Iran. METHODS The study included patients who presented to ophthalmology clinic. The patients were divided into two groups: 210 diagnosed with pterygium or pinguecula (unilateral or bilateral), and 210 healthy controls. Demographic variables, living environment, disease type, disease laterality, fam...

Echinococcosis/Hydatidosis in Ilam Province, Western Iran

BACKGROUND Hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease of global prevalence. It causes considerable health problems and economic losses throughout the world, including Iran. The objective of this study was to assess the current status of echinococcosis/hydatidosis in the province of Ilam (western Iran). METHODS From April to September 2011, 65 stray dogs were collected from urban and rural areas of Ila...

An epidemiologic study of animal bites in Ilam Province, Iran.

BACKGROUND In Iran, the number of stray dogs in cities and villages necessitates epidemiologic investigations. This study has undertaken an epidemiologic survey in Ilam, Iran with regard to animal bites during 1999-2009. METHODS This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The data due to animal bites was collected from patients and analyzed. RESULTS The number of animal bites reported was...

Hyperglycaemia and its related risk factors in Ilam province, west of Iran- a population-based study

BACKGROUND Impaired fasting glycaemia (IFG) has been defined as the fasting plasma glucose level between 6.1 (110 mgl/dl) and 6.9 mmol/l (125 mgl/dl). Control of hyperglycaemia during acute illness among diabetic and non-diabetic patients has been associated with improved outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and factors related to hyperglycaemia, IFG and diabetes ...