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Prevalence and risk factors of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school children living in an agricultural area of North Sumatera, Indonesia.

Ayodhia Pitaloka PasaribuAnggraini AlamKrisnarta SembiringSyahril PasaribuDjatnika Setiabudi
Published in: BMC public health (2019)
The prevalence of STH infection in school children in Suka village, Tigapanah subdistrict is still high. Playing with soil/dirt increased the risk of infection, while hand washing habits and latrine usage decreased the risk of infection. The combined strategies of improving the personal hygiene of children and biannual deworming can reduce the risk of STH infection in school children in Suka village, Tigapanah subdistrict.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • risk factors
  • heavy metals
  • climate change
  • human health
  • tertiary care