Risk factors of acute respiratory infections in underfives of urban slum community.
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1999-04-13
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To ascertain the risk factors of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in children, a prospective study was conducted for a period of one year among 112 underfives in urban slum community of Calcutta. Incidence of ARI was found significantly higher in undernourished children of poor socio-economic class. Parental smoking habit and solid fuel use for cooking were recognised as important risk factors of ARI.
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Biswas A, Biswas R, Manna B, Dutta K. Risk factors of acute respiratory infections in underfives of urban slum community. Indian Journal of Public Health. 1999 Apr-Jun; 43(2): 73-5