Health aspects of irula tribes
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Health aspects of the tribes in general and Irular tribe in particular were less studied. AIM: To study the health aspects of the Irular tribes. METHODS: 44 households were selected through census method from Devathanam pet and Poondhamalli village, Senji taluk, Villupuram dist, Tamilnadu. Results: Few (15%) felt anxious often, 18% had sleep related problems often and 66% were currently using alcohol and tobacco. Conclusion: Substance abuse is major public health concern among irulars.
Authors and Affiliations
1,*Dr. Sinu, E. and 2Dr. Udaya Mahadevan
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