Untreated groundwater is the primary source of drinking water for nearly a quarter of the world’s population and in low-income settings groundwater tubewells are widely used for drinking…
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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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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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Mid Upper Arm Circumference as a Predictor of Risk of Mortality in Children in a Low Resource Setting in India
The current WHO recommendation is to use MUAC as a screening tool in the community while at the health facility level to use MUAC or WHZ or bilateral oedema as independent admission criteria for…
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