Status of Soil Transmitted Helminth infections in an urban locality of Assam; as observed from survey by WHO sampling methodology for school children and community survey by random sampling

J Commun Dis. 2003 Dec;35(4):273-8.

Abstract

In this study, an attempt was made to compare and correlate findings of a Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) survey carried out using WHO sampling methodology for school children and community survey by random sampling. The prevalence and intensity of STH in the age-group of 9-10 yrs reportedly represent community status. The results showed that the STH prevalence and intensity in the age-group of 9-10 years do represent community burden. However, more such surveys will have to be carried out to substantiate this statement.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Helminthiasis / epidemiology*
  • Helminthiasis / transmission
  • Humans
  • India / epidemiology
  • Prevalence
  • Soil / parasitology*
  • Urban Health

Substances

  • Soil