Signs you need to deworm
Infestation with worms is a common health risk that has
ruined countless lives. More than 22 crore children between the ages of 1 and
14 were thought to have experienced worm infection in India alone in 2014,
according to reports released by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Just on the surface, deworming appears to be a non-threatening
procedure, but it can potentially be lethal for you if you don't get it.
Worm infestation is largely caused by our routinely filthy
behaviors. Walking barefoot on the grass, using unwashed hands to eat, drinking
untreated water or milk, cooking with unwashed vegetables, swimming in an
untreated pool, or even receiving a little lick from a pet can all result in a worm infection.
An important main cause of India's soaring infant mortality
rates is worm infection. The three parasites that cause infestation the most
frequently are roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. Additionally, the
severity and severity of the illness they produce can differ. Adult
productivity may decline as a result of worm infection, which can also have an
adverse impact on cognitive development and literacy.
Some of the typical signs of worm infestation include
vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, anorexia, fever, itchy skin, and
Recent Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) mapping by the
National Center for Disease Control revealed high STH prevalence in much more
than 14 Indian states in 2015. In response to the growing menace, the Indian
government started the National Day Worming Program in 2015, which is
celebrated annually on February 10.
The Ministry of Health announced that approximately 34 kids
between the ages of 1 and 19 will be served by the deworming program this year
as part of its greatest single-day public health endeavor. To track the effects
of deworming tablets given to kids, the Ministry has also set up more than 200
Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centers (AMCs).
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