BACKGROUND Military personnel deployed in field actvities report on frequent tick bites. Therefore they may run the risk of exposure to rickettsial organisms. METHODS In order to assess the risk of exposure to rickettsial organisms, two groups of military personnel who were deployed in field activities of Nothern Sri Lanka were investigated. The first group was studied in order to assess the ...

The intent of the present study was conducted (January, 2020 to December, 2020) estimate prevalence wingless insects in dog population and identify potential risks factors selected areas Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Results revealed an overall 50.16% (1204/2400) dogs area. Among various insects, fleas were found predominant (28.5%; 684/2400; P<0.05) as compared lice (21.66%; 520/2400). reported...

A limited number of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases has been reported in Kashan region in the past,however during 1995 there was an unexpected outbreak of the disease in the city.in order to determine the prevalence rate of the infection in inhabitants of this area a total of 4856 individuals in ten villages were examined.the individuals infected previously and new cases were identified by clinic...

2. Life Expetancy at birth-In the early 1950's average expetancy at birth worldwise was 47 years and in several countries it was almost 80. 3. In India life expetancy in 1995 was 62. It has currently a population of 60 millions elderly persons i.e. 6% of its total population. It is expected to be 150 million by the year 2025 i.e. about 12% population. 4. Table (attached) gives this information ...

BACKGROUND/AIM Pelvic floor dysfunction is a frequent problem affecting more than 50% of women in peri- and postmenopause. Considering that ageing and menopause befall in the significant factors causing this issue, as well as the expected longevity of women in the world and in our country, pelvic floor dysfunction prevelence is foreseen to be even higher. The aim of the study was to evaluate im...