Sustainability of reductions in malaria transmission and infant mortality in western Kenya with use of insecticide-treated bednets

Article Abstract:

A study to determine whether adherence to and public health benefits of insecticide-treated bednets can be sustained over time and whether bednet use during infancy increases all-cause mortality rates in older children in an area of intense perennial malaria transmission is presented. The results state that the public health benefits of insecticide-treated bednets were sustained for up to six years, but there is no evidence that bednet use from birth increases all-cause mortality in children.

Science & research, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, Agricultural chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Children, Insecticides, Care and treatment, Research, Development and progression, Malaria

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Impact of heat waves on mortality-Rome, Italy, June-August 2003

Article Abstract:

The Rome Local Health Authority in Italy analyzed temperature and daily mortality data for June-August 2003 in order to assess the impact of heat waves on mortality. A higher excess mortality was observed and improvements were made in warning systems and prevention programs that target persons at high risk to reduce excess mortality during future heat waves.

Influence, Hot weather, Heat waves (Meteorology), Warm fronts

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Increases in age-group-specific injury mortality - United States, 1999-2004

Article Abstract:

The increase in mortality rate among specific age groups in the U.S., especially aged 45-54 years, mainly due to unintentional poisoning, mainly drugs is discussed.

Causes of, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Drug abuse, Survey

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