- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
STUDY TO KNOW THE ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCE FACTORS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE IN INFECTIVE HEPATITIS
AUTHORS:
Dr Mansoor Ul Hassan Qureshi, Dr Dania Aijaz, Dr Hafiza Asma Riasat Ali
ABSTRACT:
Background: Hepatitis can be defined as "Infection of the liver". Hepatitis may be caused by variety of etiological agents. The aim of study is to know the various epidemiological factors in patients with infective hepatitis Mayo hospital Lahore. To identify environmental factors, demographic and socio-economic profile of infective hepatitis. Methods: The present study was conducted in Mayo Hospital, Lahore to determine the epidemiological aspects of the infective hepatitis cases. 220 cases were studied prospectively; they were interviewed for the history and physical examination. Results: Out of 220 case males were 126 (57.2%) and female were 94 (42.8%). The age group 15-34 years had the cases 71 (32.27%) and 25-34 age group had the cases 73 (33.18%). The cases declined further with subsequent age groups 35 and above. The difference in child age and adult age was significant, Majority of patients presented with dark yellow urine 87.72%, loss of appetite 83.63% and icterus 96.36%, the patients having liver enlargement were 128 (58.2%) and was significant. The percentage of the patients taking meals outside was 60% and found to be highly significant, majority of the patients had municipal tap water supply (94.00%). Conclusion: Health Education should be given to the community regarding the modes of transmission and method of prevention of infective hepatitis through simple and effective media. Keywords: Environmental factors, socio-economic profile, infective hepatitis
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