Journal of Health Education Research & Development

Hajam RA

Publications

• Review Article
  Etiological Study of Thyroid Disorders in the Foot Hill Settlements of Pir Panjal Range
  Author(s): Hajam RA, Rather GM and Kanth TAHajam RA, Rather GM and Kanth TA
  
  The present research work is an attempt to find out the concentration of Iodine (I) in soil and water phases of the natural environment and its relationship with the human health in the foot hill settlements of Pir Panjal Range in Anantnag district of Kashmir valley. Also, socio-economic determinants of health were taken into due account. Firstly, the area was divided into altitudinal zones and soils classes. Then, the soil and water samples were taken from each soil type in each altitudinal zone and were analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The socioeconomic character of the area was analyzed through surveying the area by using structured household schedules. In this area, people rely mostly on locally cultivated food items because of their economic condition. The study highlights that about 19.5%, 42.9% and 37.6% households in the study area have low (Rs.<5, 000 month.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2380-5439.1000138

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