Browsing by Subject "Kanungu District"
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An assessment of the sustainability of the onchocerciasis programme in Kanungu District.
(2004-09)Background: Onchocerciasis in Kanungu District is at meso endemic level. The disease poses significant social and economic challenges to the communities. It afflicts 20% of the district population. Community directed ... -
Factors associated with development of severe malaria in children under 5 years in Kanungu District
(Makerere University, 2004)Malaria remains a major public health problem in Uganda. In Kanungu District, malaria is responsible for 40% of all outpatient visits, 25% admissions and 14% in-patient deaths. Ninety percent of these deaths are among ... -
Tobacco use, knowledge of tobacco health effects and perceptions towards tobacco control among tobacco growers in Kihiihi Sub-County, Kanungu District
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction: Uganda is one of the developing countries experiencing an increasing trend in tobacco consumption, as well as, an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that exemplify poor lifestyle changes. However, ...