Publications by authors named "Saptorshi Gupta"
Article Synopsis
- Scabies is a neglected skin disease that primarily affects people in low-resource, overcrowded areas, and this study aims to estimate its global prevalence and associated risk factors.
- Analysis of 70 studies found a global scabies prevalence of 11.9%, with the highest rates in Oceania, and identified significant behavioral risk factors such as household contact with someone itching, lack of soap use, and bed-sharing.
- The study concludes that while scabies prevalence varies by location and behavior, socioeconomic factors do not show a strong correlation, highlighting the need for targeted health promotion efforts alongside mass drug administration.
Objectives: The process of flame-cutting and welding is believed to be highly hazardous for workers involved in related industries. The study aims to provide a comprehensive quantitative effect of the risk of lung cancer due to exposure to welding fumes.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted to extract published estimates of Odd's Ratio (OR) of the association of lung cancer and exposure to welding fumes, till 2022.