Study of socio-demographic factors affecting prevalence of hypertension among bank employees of Surat City.

Cardiovascular diseases including hypertension are increasing in developing countries especially among high-risk group people like bank employees. A cross-sectional study of 1493 bank employees of Surat city was conducted during August, 2004 to September, 2005 to study the prevalence of hypertension among bank employees and the effects of socio-demographic factors on prevalence of hypertension. Data were analyzed using epi 6 software.

Spectrum of visual impairment among urban female school students of Surat.

Aim: Eye morbidities with or without symptoms delineate a significant morbidity among adolescent schoolgirls in India. The study was undertaken to assess the extent of visual impairment and ocular morbidity to identify influencing factors and the impact on scholastic performance.

Materials And Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was undertaken among 3002 urban girl students of Surat in Gujarat, India.

Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in South gujarat region of India.

Objective: To estimate the situation of breastfeeding in Surat among infants and to determine variables associated to major risks for early weaning.

Design And Settings: Mothers coming to the well baby clinic for immunization of infants at Government Medical College and Hospital were interviewed using pretested questionnaire.

Subjects: Mothers with their infants who have not completed one year of age.

An evaluation of coverage and compliance of mass drug administration 2006 for elimination of lymphatic filariasis in endemic areas of gujarat.

Background: Mass drug administration (MDA) means once-in-a-year administration of diethyl carbamazine (DEC) tablet to all people (excluding children under 2 years, pregnant women and severely ill persons) in identified endemic areas. It aims at cessation of transmission of lymphatic filariasis.

Objective: What has been the coverage and compliance of MDA in Gujarat during the campaign in December 2006?

Study Design: Cross-sectional population based house-to-house visit.