{"title":"What food for the heart?","authors":"T N Wai","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 2","pages":"196-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20323896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Women residing in villages in three districts of Pakistan were recruited, trained to deliver primary care and mobilize their communities for health, assigned to limited catchment areas, provided with supervisory and managerial support, and remunerated. Their comprehensive activities substantially reduced infant, child and maternal mortality within a year and generated positive perceptions of family planning in the communities. The programme was cost-effective and appeared suitable as a model for reforming the organization and provision of health care services.
{"title":"Female health workers boost primary care.","authors":"M A Barzgar, M R Sheikh, M K Bile","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Women residing in villages in three districts of Pakistan were recruited, trained to deliver primary care and mobilize their communities for health, assigned to limited catchment areas, provided with supervisory and managerial support, and remunerated. Their comprehensive activities substantially reduced infant, child and maternal mortality within a year and generated positive perceptions of family planning in the communities. The programme was cost-effective and appeared suitable as a model for reforming the organization and provision of health care services.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 2","pages":"202-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20323899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children who eat well feel good--a study of eating habits and self-esteem.","authors":"E Andreou, S Lafis, M Giannaki, M Tornaritis","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 3-4","pages":"323-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20403668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In 1995 a national drug policy was finalized in Nepal. The authors outline the measures that were recommended for its implementation and the activities that have so far been undertaken. Much remains to be done, most notably in assisting, coordinating and supervising these activities.
{"title":"Drug rationalization: now for the hard part.","authors":"M P Joshi, B Khakurel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 1995 a national drug policy was finalized in Nepal. The authors outline the measures that were recommended for its implementation and the activities that have so far been undertaken. Much remains to be done, most notably in assisting, coordinating and supervising these activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 3-4","pages":"348-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20403679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The health and safety of border crossers and people who live in border areas are widely neglected. The remoteness of many communities living near international borders makes it difficult to provide them with services, and if a country's border controls are inadequate there is an increased risk from communicable diseases for its entire population. Substance abuse and associated behavioural problems can be more common in border regions for the same reason. Armed conflicts, economic pressures and natural disasters can precipitate the movement of refugees across borders and the disruption of local infrastructures. Environmental hazards tend to be heightened in border regions because of the dumping of waste, the pollution of the atmosphere by slow-moving vehicles, and the contamination of water by sewage. Furthermore, dangers may arise because of unsafe implementation of trade agreements and the movement of uregulated materials. There is an urgent need for health education and the promotion of family and individual health care in many border regions. A global initiative on health and safety at international borders is clearly needed. It should include needs assessment, new policies and action programmes.
{"title":"Health dilemmas at the borders--a global challenge.","authors":"W W Kamel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The health and safety of border crossers and people who live in border areas are widely neglected. The remoteness of many communities living near international borders makes it difficult to provide them with services, and if a country's border controls are inadequate there is an increased risk from communicable diseases for its entire population. Substance abuse and associated behavioural problems can be more common in border regions for the same reason. Armed conflicts, economic pressures and natural disasters can precipitate the movement of refugees across borders and the disruption of local infrastructures. Environmental hazards tend to be heightened in border regions because of the dumping of waste, the pollution of the atmosphere by slow-moving vehicles, and the contamination of water by sewage. Furthermore, dangers may arise because of unsafe implementation of trade agreements and the movement of uregulated materials. There is an urgent need for health education and the promotion of family and individual health care in many border regions. A global initiative on health and safety at international borders is clearly needed. It should include needs assessment, new policies and action programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 1","pages":"9-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20177143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A campaign against lymphatic filariasis began in China's Shandong Province during 1956. Epidemiological surveillance since 1984 indicates that the transmission of infection has been interrupted. The factors accounting for this are discussed and the continuing challenges presented by the disease are outlined.
{"title":"Success against lymphatic filariasis.","authors":"W Cao, C P Van der Ploeg, Z Ren, J D Habbema","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A campaign against lymphatic filariasis began in China's Shandong Province during 1956. Epidemiological surveillance since 1984 indicates that the transmission of infection has been interrupted. The factors accounting for this are discussed and the continuing challenges presented by the disease are outlined.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 1","pages":"17-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20177144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
With a view to improving oral health in Oman, particularly in the interior of the country where dental services are very scarce, medical students have been receiving a grounding in this field since 1988. The results achieved so far have proved encouraging.
{"title":"Oral health education for medical students.","authors":"R R Wylie, G F Heseltine","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With a view to improving oral health in Oman, particularly in the interior of the country where dental services are very scarce, medical students have been receiving a grounding in this field since 1988. The results achieved so far have proved encouraging.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 1","pages":"28-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20177150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
When the agricultural sector takes measures to diminish water losses, access to water for domestic purposes may be greatly reduced and community health may be adversely affected.
当农业部门采取措施减少水损失时，家庭用水可能会大大减少，社区健康可能会受到不利影响。
{"title":"Water: where from, and for whom?","authors":"F Konradsen, W van der Hoek, C Perry, D Renault","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When the agricultural sector takes measures to diminish water losses, access to water for domestic purposes may be greatly reduced and community health may be adversely affected.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 1","pages":"41-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20178308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In addition to financial constraints there are significant social, educational, moral and religious barriers to the prevention and treatment of reproductive tract infections in rural India. A pilot project aimed at achieving progress in this field is reported below.
{"title":"Reproductive tract infections--and associated difficulties.","authors":"R Kumar, M Kaur, A K Aggarwal, L Mahandiratta","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In addition to financial constraints there are significant social, educational, moral and religious barriers to the prevention and treatment of reproductive tract infections in rural India. A pilot project aimed at achieving progress in this field is reported below.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 1","pages":"80-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20178325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The author discusses factors with a bearing on cardiovascular disease which are shared by many developing countries, and outlines the difficulties that have to be overcome if significant prevention is to be achieved.
作者讨论了许多发展中国家共有的与心血管疾病有关的因素，并概述了要实现重大预防必须克服的困难。
{"title":"Cardiovascular disease stoppable in developing countries?","authors":"E Bertrand","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The author discusses factors with a bearing on cardiovascular disease which are shared by many developing countries, and outlines the difficulties that have to be overcome if significant prevention is to be achieved.</p>","PeriodicalId":77465,"journal":{"name":"World health forum","volume":"18 2","pages":"163-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20323888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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