Browsing Medicine by Subject "Sri Lanka"
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Declining Renal Functions among Fishing and Sugarcane Farming Communities: Implications on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDU) in Sri Lanka
(2018)Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) also named as Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) is a rapidly growing public health concern in Sri Lanka (SL). Heat stress and ... -
An Epidemiological Study of Injuries in Female Taekwondo Athletes in Sri Lanka
(2018)Taekwondo is the self-defence characterized especially by the extensive use of kicks. The objective of this study was to identify the injury profile of female Taekwondo athletes who participated in the Sri Lanka National ... -
Pesticide Use, Handling and Awareness among Rural Farmers in Sri Lanka: Implications on Emerging Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu)
(2018)Agrochemical exposure has been considered as the main risk factor of Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) in Sri Lanka. Poor awareness and agrochemical handling practices could lead to ...