Sanitation barrier refers to segregation of excreta in such a way as to break the disease transmission cycle (in case of fecal borne diseases) Feces should not be allowed
Low Birth Weight (LBW) is an important cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity Experts suggest that the incidence of LBW can be decreased to no more than 10%
McArdle and his associates suggested that 4.5 litres in 4 hours is the maximum allowable sweat rate which is compatible with normal physiological reaction in a healthy young adult male They also prepared
Thermal comfort refers to the subjective feeling of temperature in an environment. Optimum levels of thermal comfort helps in maximizing productivity. Measurement of thermal comfort levels are complex and many
The Children Act, 1960 defines a delinquent as: ‘A child who has committed an offence’ But juvenile delinquency includes not only juvenile crime, but all aspects of deviations
Assessment of dietary intake is an important component of nutritional assessment. The different methods for assessment of dietary intake are: Weighing of raw food The amount of food to be cooked and the amount that
WHO defines maternal death as ‘The death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of duration or site of pregnancy from
A sanitary well is one that is properly located, well constructed, and well protected from possible locations of contamination so as to ensure supply of safe water. The
The indicators of housing are of 3 types: Physical indicators: Floor space Cubic space Room height Person per room Rooms per house Environment – air, water, light, sound
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