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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward First Aid Management of Skin Burns in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Burns are considered a serious health affection that leads to several consequences affecting a person both physically and emotionally. Herbal and traditional medicine have become popular remedies among patients worldwide. Aim: This study explores common practices followed in burns as first aid management. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia using a designed questionnaire distributed electronically through different social media. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic details, history of burns, causative material, and practices followed in response to burns. Results: 461 individuals have participated in this study. The commonest reason for burns was hot water or steam. The majority of the respondents (63%) had a satisfactory response to self-aid alone at home. The most common first aid options for managing burns at home were cold water alone 195 (42%), any sort of cream alone 177 (38%), or both 317 (69%). Overall, the result shows no statistically significant difference between the outcome of burn injury and the most commonly used burn aids. Conclusions: Most people use creams and water as the first-aid management of burns, while a good number of people use traditional medicine. Overall, people who receive hospital treatment after getting first aid at home give a better outcome.

Liquidation, Malady, Post-existence in Steve Toltz’s Here Goes Nothing

Here Goes Nothing is a combination of love, fear, and after-life. In this story, the author has tried to combine fiction and humour elements. The entire story has been told by a dead man called Angus Mooney. The book is the continuation of parts of his other two books, A Fraction of the Whole (2008) and Quicksand (2015). All of his books are written with a purpose, such as the fear of death and the fear of life in his previous books, and the fear of criticism from others in Here Goes Nothing. Thus, this is also known to be a dark comedy that represents the scenario of the afterlife. The book has been criticized by a good number of people, and as the book has shown the elements of the afterlife, it has also established a fictional aspect. Henceforth, the book has been presented with different outlooks, and as the story has been narrated by an angry, aesthetic murdered man, it has been criticized by a lot of people.

Symposium

Brief bio data of proposer: Currently working as Professor and Head of Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Mostly work with adult psychiatry and addiction patients, and coordinator of Clinical Research Center for Neuromodulation in Psychiatry.Subtopics:Lithium-associated thyroid abnormalities: An overview – Dr Suma T. Udupa, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, IndiaLithium-associated hypothyroidism: Case-based discussion – Dr Shahul Ameen,Consultant Psychiatrist, St Thomas Hospital, Chenganacherry, KeralaLithium-associated hyperthyroidism: Case-based discussion - Dr. Samir Kumar Praharaj, Professor and Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, IndiaLearning objectives:1. To understand the thyroid abnormalities associated with long term lithium use.2. To understand the clinical presentations of hypo- and hyperthyroidism associated with long term lithium use and their managementBrief description of symposiumLithium is the gold standard mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. It not only prevents mood episodes, but also has antisuicidal and neuroprotective effects. Despite its efficacy, its use is limited because of the adverse effects associated with long term use. Early identification and management of such adverse effects is the need of hour to increase acceptability among patients as well as physicians. In this symposium we focus on a less discussed topic, i.e. thyroid abnormalities associated with long term lithium use.Dr Suma T Udupa will give an overview of thyroid abnormalities associated with long term lithium use, which will include the type of abnormalities, their incidence and prevalence, and, risk factors. She will also discuss the probable mechanisms briefly. Dr Shahul Ameen and Dr Samir K. Praharaj will discuss the clinical presentations and management of lithium associated hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, respectively. They will use case vignettes to facilitate interactive discussion on the early presenting features, differential diagnoses and approaches to management.Protection of / prevention from violence against children: the role of educational system.The experience of violence in childhood impacts lifelong on mental health and well-being. The National Crime Records Bureau 2019 data tells us that every hour, 6 cases of child abuse occur, 57 percent of cases of sexual abuse are perpetrated by close family members. Globally, it is estimated that upto 1 billion children aged 2-7 years, have experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence or neglect (UNICEF,2020). The protection of child against violence and prevention mechanisms in our country is in very nascent stage and is currently struggling to adapt child-friendly procedure and inculcating various awareness building programes in different service sectors . There is tremendous need to inculcate new programes in educational sector to develop social and emotional skills to handle such problems at the very base level. It is the time to stop the harmful system to breed further. The study comes at a crucial time when a good number of people are showing interest to know more about the mechanisms meant for preventing and protecting children from abuse and violence. In this study some evidence based mechanisms i.e. ‘respectful relationship education’ (Australia) and ‘ happiness curriculum’(India) will be discussed. The discussion will throw some light of how social emotional learning(SEL) helps to develop skills of understanding the right communication, to identify wrong attitude, behavior, act etc and handling the signals of various situations breeding violence before it occurs.Authours : Dr. Sampa SinhaPsychiatric Social Worker, Dept. of PSW, IHBAS, DelhiDr. Deepak KumarProfessor & Head Dept. of Psychiatry, IHBAS, DelhiCorrespondence e-mail: sinhasampa25@rediffmail.com/sampa_in2000@yahoo.co.in

MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION (PATHYASEVANA AND YOGASANA) IN A CASE OF POST-COVID COMPLICATION DIABETES MELLITUS (TYPE 2 DM): A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Diabetes is an asymptomatic disease in most people, so there could be a good number of people who may not be aware of their diabetes before they caught COVID-19. Some studies state that in poorly resourced countries, as many as 50% of people with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, are undiagnosed. Theoretically, COVID-19 can also cause diabetes as the pancreas have ACE2 receptors, which can enable SARS COV2 to enter the pancreatic beta cells, resulting in structural and functional damage. The present study is carried out to know the traditional Ayurvedic treatment for Diabetes Mellitus. For Diabetes Ayurvedic drugs, Pathyasevana and Yogic lifestyle are one of the best choices of management for their prime role in maintaining blood sugar levels and preventing Diabetes. The present study showed a significant effect on associated complaints. Objectives: - To study the effect of Ayurvedic medications and lifestyles modification (Pathyasevana and Yogasana) on Post Covid complications Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Materials and Methods: A 33-year-old male, reported to the Government Ayurveda college and hospital, Nagpur. With complaints of loss of appetite, weakness, sweet taste of mouth, mild polydipsia, mild polyurea excessive mental stress, and Insomnia for the last two months. For that, he had taken treatment of allopathic medicine for a few days, but he was not satisfied. He had been given Ayurvedic medications for 3 months. Appropriate modifications were done at diet and lifestyle as per Ayurvedic text. Proper Yoga protocol was provided to him. Fasting and Post Prandial blood sugar levels were measured by an electronic glucometer before and after treatment. Result: - Improvement in subjective and objective symptoms was found. Mild to moderate improvement was noted in weakness, sweet taste of mouth, mild polydipsia, mild polyurea, Insomnia was reduced. Conclusion: - Ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle modifications can be considered as a mainstream treatment in the case of newly diagnosed post covid diabetes mellitus. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Post covid complication, Yogasana, Lifestyle modification.

Pension Finance Literacy of Indian Government Employees with Respect to the National Pension Scheme

Pension finance literacy of individuals in India is still at a nascent stage owing to low interest and lack of awareness in this sector. The Government of India, in 2004, introduced the National Pension Scheme for government employees in place of the Old Pension Scheme. A survey was done to examine employees’ awareness about the new scheme and understand whether they were aware of the various features of the scheme. The survey included a questionnaire designed specifically for government employees and included questions regarding the scheme’s features and characteristics. Another aim of the survey was to inspect the satisfaction level of the people from the new scheme. The participants included Central and State government employees. Analysis of the results was done using t-test and ANOVA. The effect of demographic variables such as education, gender, income, and marital status on government employees’ pension finance literacy was measured. The results revealed the mixed response of employees. Although a good number of people were found to be aware of the various aspects of the scheme, demographic variables majorly affected the awareness level. Employees were found to be dissatisfied with the scheme’s performance. People wanted some changes in the scheme in aspects such as withdrawal and taxation and generally thought that the scheme was not employee-friendly. Based on the discussion with employees, some suggestions have been put forward so as to make the scheme more alluring.

Assessment of Prosperity Gospel among Charismatic Churches in Kenya.

The researcher sought to investigate the rise of prosperity gospel and its momentum in the midst of the learned society who can read the Bible and get its true meaning. The Equation Theory guided the study. The theory is anchored on the principle of reward and retribution, which states that the goodness of a person is confirmed by physical wellbeing and material prosperity while a sinful person is defined by the opposite. The study was carried out in Kawagware, Nairobi County that is habited by good number of people, becoming a soft target for the prosperity gospel. The study targeted congregants attending Christian charismatic churches in the area. Multi-stage sampling techniques comprising of cluster, purposive, convenient and simple random sampling procedures were used to select the churches and congregants. Data was gathered using drop and pick questionnaire for congregants. Data was analysed using SPSS (version 20) and results summarised using descriptive statistics comprising of frequencies, percentages presented using tables. Prosperity gospel was found to be appealing to congregants as it was considered to address their economic wellbeing, social wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, guaranteeing them for holiness according, having the spiritual appeal as well as promissory prophesies. As a show of commitment, the congregants attend the churches unwaveringly, participate in the church services, and sacrifice their time, offerings, tithes, and gifts. The researcher recommends that different players, government, faith-based and private organisations should provide economic opportunities and create awareness to people living in poverty stricken areas like the Kawangware to enable them make informed decision and have economic independence.

Potential vaccine hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in Kashmiri population.

BACKGROUND:India is all set to begin vaccination against COVID-19. A good number of people are falling prey to anti-vaccination campaigns, and therefore, some amount of vaccine hesitancy must have developed. The primary objective of the study was to find the level of potential COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Kashmiri population.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the valley of Kashmir. A predesigned questionnaire was shared online. The participation of respondents was voluntary. Exclusions were made on account of residence outside Kashmir valley, duplicate forms, and wrong information. The data were entered into Microsoft Excel 2010 and analyzed using SPSS version 23.RESULTS:A total of 487 respondents were included. About 67% of the participants were in the age group of ≤30 years, 55% female, 54% rural, and 16% had ever been COVID-19 positive. About 14% of the participants were completely hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, whereas 40% were unsure if they will accept the vaccination. The main reason for the total nonacceptance of the vaccine was the doubts about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines (67%). Urban people were more likely to be hesitant to the vaccine than rural people (odds ratio [OR] 1.845, confidence interval CI 1.022 to 3.333). Those who were ever COVID-19 positive were 3.3 times more likely to say “no” to COVID-19 vaccination than those who were never positive.CONCLUSION:Strategic steps must be taken to minimize the vaccine hesitancy associated with COVID-19 vaccination. Authorities should direct efforts toward vaccine education, creating awareness among people about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.

The Place of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Recovering Assets of 'White Collar Crimes' in Kenya

In a civil or criminal justice system, litigation has always been the first option whenever disputes arise. A good number of people have grown up believing or have at least been made to believe that litigation is the best and most trustworthy method of solving disputes. Even as they have progressed and developed critical thinking skills which allow them to gauge the efficacy or otherwise of litigation as the premier dispute resolution mechanism, they keep favoring it because of the unknown benefits of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Safe to take the risks with what is known rather than what is relatively unknown. Economic and financial crimes is one such field that has barely employed the use of alternative Dispute Resolution. Economic crimes refer to crimes of a financial nature and in our context, those that in one way or another affect the larger public as one. They involve the unlawful taking of public resources. Criminologists prefer to use the term white collar crimes because of the status and type of individuals who ordinarily commit them. Alternative dispute resolution in the country has over the last years gained notoriety and deservedly because of its potential to not only maintain relationships between disputing sides but the fact that it saves court resources which would otherwise have been spent pursuing the matters in court. The same has slowly found itself in the discourse around economic crimes and has even received the endorsement of the authorities mandated with the investigation and prosecution of such economic crimes. This paper seeks to assess the benefits of the use of alternative dispute resolution in dealing with economic crimes and as such, provide a reference point for those who remain skeptical about the wisdom of using non-litigation measures to deal with people who have been accused of fleecing the public.

COMPARISON OF THE CONDITIONS OF TAXATION ON LABOR IN HUNGARY AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Income taxes constitute an important source of revenue for public finances everywhere. Essentially, the incomes of natural and legal persons are taxed. The tax on income from dependent activity, i.e. tax on labor, is one of the most important sources of tax revenue. The amount of tax revenue depends on the activities of the natural person (employee) but also on the activities of the persons who are in the position of the employer. These persons in the position of employer can also be natural persons, but in the majority of cases, they are legal persons. The focus of the study is on incomes from labor in Hungary and in Slovakia from the perspective of regulation and economic conditions. The main objective of the study is to examine the legislation on the taxation of labor and study the tax wedges in the two selected states. The conducted research is based on secondary sources. The results are presented in part in the results and discussion section and also in conclusion of the study. Our results point out the fact that even neighboring countries can have several differences in taxation with regard to the studied tax. One reason for studying this fact is that a good number of people in the bordering regions might extend their activities into the territory of the other country as well.

Music and Sculpture, a Panacea for Combating Unemployment in Nigeria

In contemporary Nigeria, a large number of graduates are turned out from the different tertiary institutions of higher learning every year. The fact is that such graduates while in the school believe that they will be out of school rigour on graduation and will soon start life as soon as they are gainfully employed. But such dreams are in most cases shattered by the non-availability of jobs for such graduates. In the light of this, a good number of people who are graduates from the different higher institutions in Nigeria roam the streets in search of non-existing jobs. This paper deals with speciality areas of music and sculpture, the advantages and benefits inherent in these areas and their roles in generating employment with the major components highlighted. For Nigeria to attain the employment generation level of the post MDGs, there is a need to put in place vocational trainings that would enhance the right input of highly skilled human resources in music and sculpture to feed the labour market for the overall growth and development of the nation.

Public Awareness of the Emergency Medical Services in Maharashtra, India: A Questionnaire-based Survey.

Background and objectivesThe most widely used emergency medical services (EMS) model in India is the ‘108’ emergency service which primarily functions as an emergency response system to attend patients in need of critical care, trauma and accident victims. This is an observational cross-sectional study which was conducted using a questionnaire that asks the participants about their awareness and opinion of the current EMS system. The results of this study will enable us to ascertain the level of awareness of EMS among the population and address any misconceptions if they exist.Materials and methodsAll participants had to complete a 24-item self-administered questionnaire consisting of eight socio-demographic questions and 16 questions based on the EMS system. Questions regarding the development of the ‘112’ unified emergency service were also included. The convenient sampling method was used for data collection. The distribution of responses was examined using frequencies and percentages. Further analysis was done using the Chi-square test to compare responses between various subgroups based on the age, gender, profession, and level of education.ResultsA total of 1220 people from the state of Maharashtra responded to the survey and the maximum responses were from Mumbai. Majority of the respondents (59.2%) were from the age group of 15 to 30 years and, most of our responders had received education at the graduate level or above (78.2%). Only 17.5% of the respondents said that they will try to check for responsiveness if they saw a person lying unconscious by the side of the road with the scene being free of any danger. Interestingly, 78.9% of the healthcare professionals who participated in this survey would not check for responsiveness. Only 76.2% of the respondents knew that '108' is the number to dial in case of a medical emergency and about a quarter of them was not aware of it. It may seem that a good number of people are aware of the number. However, with the high number of fatalities occurring every day due to lack of medical facilities and a high current annual death toll on the roads, 100% of the population should know the emergency number. Only 20.2% of the respondents had called the EMS and asked for an ambulance. 68.5% of the respondents would immediately move out of the way and 27.5% of them would move out of their way if the ambulance’s lights and sirens were on. About two-thirds of the respondents were unaware of the development of a unified emergency number (112). However, a large majority (82.9%) were in favor of having a unified emergency number instead of a different number for each emergency. Only 43.8% of the respondents were of the opinion that the current EMS coverage was inadequate. 24.9% of the participants rated the current EMS as good, whereas 53.5% rated the EMS average and 16.9% rated it poor.ConclusionsAn effort should be made to make 100% of the population aware of this service. The first step for increasing awareness would be starting various advertisement campaigns. The next step would be to implement the unified emergency number (112) to address all kinds of distress calls such as police, fire, and ambulance. A very small proportion of the population is trained in first-aid or basic trauma life support. Awareness campaigns and training sessions for the general public should be conducted for the same. It is also necessary to spread awareness and help the populace know about the Good Samaritan law.

Black and White and Shades of Gray [State of the Art

"Moderation in all things" is a popular saying that many of us have heard all our lives. Still, a good number of people seem to have forgotten the sentiment behind this advice. Instead of looking for the good that exists within the bad and the bad that dwells within the good, people are choosing to line up behind one extreme or another. Nuances are being ignored in favor of strong positions on either side of the middle. This has led inevitably to polarization, partisanship, and balkanization in our society. For some reason, moderation has been forgotten.

A Study on 'Seonso', which means the place for building warships, within the Jurisdiction of JeollaJwasuyeong in the Joseon Era

The seonso in naval post within the jurisdiction of JeollaJwasuyeong were mostly established when or before each navel post was set up. That is, they were mostly established between the reign of King Taejo and King Jungjong. The installation and origin of Eup Seonso were deeply connected to the changing military defense system of Joseon during the former half of its history. The Jingwan system, which had been the basis of national defense system since 1457년(third year of King Sejos rule), was replaced with the new system of Jeseungbangryak around Eulmyowaebyeon(tenth year of King Myeongjongs rule), which brought considerable changes to the maritime defense system. The naval forces grouped together only the naval posts along the coast and organized them into Jingwan under the old Jingwan system, connecting them to no administrative districts. Under the system of Jeseungbangyrak, however, they built the naval forces in the Eups along the coast and even near Jujin as well as the naval posts and put them under the jurisdiction of naval forces Jeoldosa. As a result, Eupsugun was created in each Eup, and Seonso were established at places where the Eupsugun could be stationed and warships could be built and moored. Most of naval post Seonso were located right in front of the south gates of naval posts with two exceptions: Bangdapjin and Yeodojin Seonso lied outside the south and north gates, respectively, thus holding a unique position. Eup Seonsos were scattered around the region with Suncheonbu Seonso in Shingi-dong of current Yeosu City, Jangheungbu Seonso in Haechang-ri, Anryang-myeon of current Jangheung-kun, Boseonggun Seonso in Seonso Village, Obong-ri, Deukryang-myeon of current Boseong-kun, Nakamgun Seonso in Jinseok Village, Jangyang-ri, Beolgyo-eup of current Boseong-kun, Heungyanghyeon Seonso in Deokheung-ri, Dohwa-myeon of current Goheung-kun, and Gwangjanghyeon Seonso in Jinwol-ri, Jinwol-myeon of current Gwangyang-kun. Each Seonso was located in a point of strategic importance not exposed to the distant sea or outside. As for the operation of Seonseo, the supreme commander of naval post was in charge of naval post Seonso with his subordinates including Uhu, Gyosu, and Gamjojeonseonchulnapgungwan taking the field responsibilities. Under their supervision, a good number of people were active at the Seonsos. Eup Seonsos were taken care of by the captain that was followed by Bangseonjang, Gipaegwan, Podogwan, Hundo, Gungigamgwan, Seonchanggamgwan, Sabu, Hwapojang, Posu, Tagong, Sagong, Musang, Yosu, Jeongsu, and Neungrogun. Not all of them were regular employees since only the essential members including Bangseonjang, Gipaegwan, Podogwan, and Hundo as well as the captain were regular employees. Eup Seonso where those members were active were under the jurisdiction of concerned Eups, which means that their operation was in principle the right and duty of Eup heads. Each Eup took care of a lot of work and covered all the aspects of operation with the exception of military affairs, which were under the authority of Jeolla Jwasusa of Jeolla Jwasuyeong rather than the Eup heads. There were many public facilities including Seonchang, Jujeupgo, and Sugungi at each of those naval post Seonsos and Eup Seonso that were operated in those ways.

Fad Diets: Lifestyle Promises and Health Challenges

Chronic excess of dietary intake combined with reduced energy expenditure increase the positive energy balance. This transition in behaviour contributes significantly to prevalence of obesity, impairment of health, reduction in quality of life and increases health-care costs. While obesity has turned into a public health threat, with the government failing to reverse this growing trend, good number of people is undertaking fad diets with the hope to lose weight fast and easy. Furthermore, media and peers contribute to the popularity of fad diets as they put pressure to individuals who desire a certain body image, which leads to low self-esteem and perhaps eating disorders. Despite the fact that fad diets may appeal as simple way to lose weight, recent studies have shown that such diets in the long term are unsustainable and can bring adverse side effects to health. Consideration of the reviewed literature suggests that long-life changes in diet and lifestyle might be the best approaches to maintain a healthy weight in the long term. Overweight individuals should consult nutrition professions before adopting any fad diets to minimise the health risks and psychological impacts.

Economic Value of Agricultural Land for Community Livelihoods within the Context of REDD+

A study was carried out in two villages of Mughunga and Pohama in Singida Rural District, central Tanzania, to assess the economic value of agricultura l land for community livelihoods within the context of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). Market price valuation method was used to assess the economic value of agricultural land. Findings showed that a good number of pe ople in both villages depend on agriculture (96.4%) and livestock keeping (90.1%) for their livelihoods. The economic value of agriculture land wa s revealed to be 35,871,750 and 49,259,382Tsh per acre for Mughunga and Pohama villages respectively, with hig h contribution from sunflower, followed by sorghum and maize crops. The study results revealed lower economic value, mainly of food crops such as maize and bulrush millet. This implicates changes in the agricultural land as these crops were valued high in the past. The major reasons for such changes include decline in agricultural production and increased pressure for land resources. For sustainability of agricultural land in the study area, efforts need to be scaled up towards conservation of agricultural land by all parties, that is, communities, government and private entities.

Self-treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria at Community Level in Masala Township, Ndola District, Zambia: Prevalence, Knowledge and Factors Influencing Self-treatment

Background: Malaria is the commonest cause of fever, morbidity and mortality in the tropics. A good number of people are able to recognize the symptoms and initiate treatment. However lack of clinical evaluation of the patients by trained health professionals, may delay appropriate treatment and promote drug resistant. Objective: To determine the prevalence of self-treatment of malaria among the people with regard to knowledge and factors that may influence health seeking behavior. Method: Community based cross section descriptive study carried among 365patients buying medicines from local drugstores. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data entered in Epi Data 3.1 and analysis done using SPSS version 16.0. To ascertain association between dependent and independent variables, binary logistic regression and variables with p-value of less than or equal to 0.05 were entered into multivariate regression analysis. Results: Among the 365 patients interviewed 150 bought antimalarials 150/365 (41.1%). The overall knowledge was 44.7% and significantly associated with income, education and occupation. Compared to respondents with income > K1000, respondents with income < K500 were 94% (AOR=0.06; 95% CI [0.01, 0.21]) less likely to be knowledgeable. Respondents with tertially education were 2.73 (95% CI [1.50, 4.89]) times more likely to be knowledgeable compared to respondents with primary education. Compared to respondents with othersa occupations, professionals were 5.97 (95% CI [2.27, 15.7]) times more likely to be knowledgeable. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (fansidar) is by far the antimalaria drug that was used 51.3%. About 66.7% attributed to overcrowding and 72.7% to not being attended to in less than 2 hours upon arrival at health facility as reasons for not seeking treatment at government facilities. Conclusion: Prevalence of self-medication was high 41.1% and most people lacked adequate knowledge on malaria. The individual’s level of formal education, income and occupation were determinants knowledge.

Caring for Others—and Yourself

Caring for Others—and Yourself

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of the Inmates in Hindalga Central Prison, Belgavi-Karnataka

A specific study has been undertaken on the inmates of the central prison Belgaum (Karnataka) to assess their oral health status of treatment requirements. In total 630 male inmates have been examined with WHO Performa. In general it has been found that most percentage of people had bad oral hygiene, added with high percentage of dental decay. Many of them had various harmful tobacco habits which were causing sub mucous fibrosis added with severe attrition. Interestingly quite a good number of people had lower anterior crowding along with anterior fractured teeth. This phenomenon seems to be more than normal population when compared.

Program Overcomes Obstacles To College Education

Program Overcomes Obstacles To College Education

Silicosis - A Case Report

Silicosis is not an uncommon disease in Bangladesh as a good number of people are exposed to silica dust in their working places. Again pulmonary tuberculosis is also common here, the risk of which is increased by about 30 folds in silicosis. In the reported case, a young stone cutter of 40 years was admitted to Faridpur Medical College Hospital with progressive dyspnoea, dry cough and radiological appearance of multiple small and a large nodular pulmonary mass. Two of his brothers, also stonecutter, died of similar disease. In this context the patient was diagnosed as a case of chronic complicated silicosis and treated symptomatically as there is no curative treatment. A good number of people are engaged in stone cutting in our country including Faridpur district and are vulnerable to this progressive and non-curable disease. To aim of this case report is to make those people to be aware about the condition, so that they can protect themselves by taking appropriate measures (i.e. using protective mask) and should monitored their condition by regular chest x-ray. If early signs of silicosis is detected the worker should changed their job. DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v5i2.6827Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2010;5(2):69-71