Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2011)
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A Study on Risk Factors of Hypertension among Employees of Nuclear Fuel Complex
Abstract: The objective of this study is to find out an association between hypertension and some risk factors like overweight/obesity, excess salt intake, smoking, physical inactivity, etc. A retrospective study was conducted among the recorded hypertensive employees of NFC plant, Hyderabad to identify various risk factors among the subjects. Out of 510 diagnosed hypertensive persons on record, 100 persons were selected by systematic random sampling technique. Controls were selected from non-hypertensive …
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Insecticide-treated Bednets Use as an Environment Friendly Method for Malaria Control
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Malaria is a mosquito-borne public health problem in 90 countries worldwide affecting at least 300 million people annually. The disease imposes economic burden on families, business, health system, government budget and is associated with poverty, poor health, and malnutrition among children. Among the various methods available for mosquito control, use of mosquito nets, especially when treated with insecticides, provide the safest, cheapest, …
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