Sarmila Mallik
Department of Community Medicine, Midnapore Medical College, Kolkata, India
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[ 2 ] - Mass Measles Vaccination Campaign in Aila Cyclone-Affected Areas of West Bengal, India: An In-depth Analysis and Experiences
Disaster-affected populations are highly vulnerable to outbreaks of measles. Therefore, a mass vaccination against measles was conducted in Aila cyclone-affected blocks of West Bengal, India in July 2009. The objectives of the present report were to conduct an in depth analysis of the campaign, and to discuss the major challenges. A block level micro-plan, which included mapping of the villages...
[ 3 ] - Geriatric Disability and Associated Risk Factors: A Community Based Study in a Rural Area of West Bengal, India
Background: Similar to developed countries, aging is increased in India. Because of the epidemiology and demographic transition phase, chronic diseases and disabilities along with health costs are increasing day by day. As social factors and chronic diseases are the major reasons for geriatric disability, the present study was done with the following objectives: to assess and compare the socio-...
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