Rehabilitation of silicosis victims of district Karauli, Rajasthan, India

Conclusions: Silicosis has affected the poorest of the poor; victims are wrongly diagnosed and treated for TB. The district is not equipped to deal with the health problems of the victims, forcing them to seek treatment in other states and cities. In conclusion, the impact of rehabilitation programs in the district is ineffective and inadequate and has limited reach. Findings of the study will have far-reaching implications for informed policymaking on the rehabilitation of silicosis victims in the state.
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research