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Incidence and Progression of Myopia and Associated Factors in Urban School Children in Delhi

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Mar 2018

Myopia is one of the most common ocular disorders seen in children and young adults and is a cause of concern world-over. While the prevalence of myopia has been reported to be very high in…

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IMPACT initiative targets tobacco use in Indian children and adolescents

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Jun 2012 Volume: |

The use of tobacco is growing among adolescents and children in the developing world. According to a 2009 WHO survey, almost 15% of students in India aged 13 to 15 years reported using tobacco products. When it comes to tobacco use, “pediatricians are authoritative sources of information and important resources… 

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