Epidemiological Determinants for Malaria in Rajkot Municipal Corporation, Gujarat
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: In recent years, Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) have emerged as a serious public health problem. Many of these, particularly Malaria now occur in epidemic form almost on an annual basis causing considerable morbidity and mortality. About 95% population in India resides in Malaria endemic areas. The Malaria situation remains a major problem in certain states and geographical pockets of India. Objectives: To study epidemiological determinants for occurrence of Malaria in Rajkot city. Method: Study was done in Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), Rajkot, Gujarat state in the year 2015 by using pre-formed, semi structured proforma. Data were collected from records available at Malaria department, RMC office. In the year 2015, total 105 malaria cases were recorded. Analysis was done by using Microsoft office Excel 2007. Results and Conclusion: This study demonstrates Malaria distribution in Rajkot Municipal Corporation with higher prevalence of P. vivax than P. falciparum. Malaria was seen relatively higher in males and most affecting age group was 15-30 years. Peak of malaria cases were found after major rainfall. West Zone having major Risk factors like irrigation canal, construction/development projects and industrial area reported highest malaria cases.
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H K Namera, V S Gohil, U V Patel, Z R Matariya
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