Publications from 1970-1979

@mastersthesis{RN168i,

title = {A Study of Immunisation Status of Infants attending the Maternal and Child Health Clinics of the Dewan Bandaraya, 1977},

author = {George Jessie},

year  = {1979},

date = {1979-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {In this dissertation, the immunisation status and factors affecting the immunisation coverage of the infants attending the six Maternal and Child Health Clinics of the Dewan Bandaraya were studied. From the six Maternal and Child Health Clinics of the Dewan Bandaraya, a random sample of 360 infants was selected to form the study sample. Every infant selected in the study was home-visited during a period of about one and a half months to obtain data for the study. It is observed from the study that the clinics serve all the major races in the country. The lower and the lower middle socioeconomic groups are the ones who utilise most of the services provided. The study reveals that 79% of the infants who attend the clinics complete their immunisation. It is found that there is no significant relationship between ethnic groups, sex, age of first visit and education level of the parents and the status of immunisation. Parity and occupation of the parents show a significant association with the immunisation status. Infants whose parents hold jobs requiring lower education levels, earn lower salaries and are of lower social status are less likely to complete their immunisation, and the immunisation status is also lower in those infants who have more than two siblings. Among the immunisations given at the six clinics, triple antigen and poliomyelitis vaccinations have the best coverage, then B.C.G. (95%) and smallpox (83%). The most common reason (53%) given for not completing immunisation is that the child is sick on the due date. Most of the infants (54%) who have completed their immunisation did so because they were advised to do so by the medical staff, thus emphasising the importance of health education. This study shows that completion rates of primary immunisation in the Dewan Bandaraya Maternal and Child Health Clinics during the year 1977 is satisfactory. Immunisation coverage in infants in Malaysia can be improved by better health education of the parents, organising more creches which are visited regularly by health teams, setting up of a central immunisation register and by giving priority to family planning programmes so that every infant's health need can be provided.},

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@mastersthesis{RN169b,

title = {A Study of Inpatients of the Kuantan General Hospital},

author = {Jon Lan Choong},

year  = {1979},

date = {1979-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {This is a study of the characteristics of a sample of inpatients of the Kuantan General Hospital. The main purpose of the study is to see how present resources of the hospital are utilized and whether utilized effectively. The two main criteria for assessing hospital efficiency and output, the bed occupancy rate and the length of stay, have been studied. In addition, some of the characteristics of the inpatients with respect to their age, sex, race, distance of stay, occupations and morbidity patterns have been examined. A sample of 389 inpatients of 1977 was chosen for the study. In the study on the bed occupancy rate, all patients staying in the wards during a two-week period from 7th December 1978 to 20th December 1978 have been included in the study. The ratio of inpatients to outpatients in the Kuantan General Hospital corresponds to the average for the country which is approximately 9%. The sexes of the patients admitted have been found to be proportional to those in the community except for the age group 21 to 30 years where there are more female patients. Patients were divided according to occupational groupings into government employees, private employees (including self-employed), students and unemployed. It has been found that more than 50% of the patients are unemployed, a figure very much higher than the National unemployment figures of 6.9% for Malays, 7.2% for Chinese and 12.2% for Indians. The distance of stay did not appear to affect the decision of patients to seek treatment at the hospital as much as one would expect. Although the majority of patients came from near the hospital, there were 13% of patients who stayed more than 50 miles away. This is probably due to the fact that the Kuantan General Hospital is the only general hospital in the State of Pahang. "Accidents, poisoning and violence" is the main cause of admission to the Kuantan General Hospital. Other major causes include "diseases of the digestive system" and "infective and parasitic diseases" respectively. The average length of stay of patients was found to be 6.8 days, which compares favourably with other hospitals where the length of stay is between seven and ten days. Within three days, nearly half of the patients (49.1%) have been discharged and within a week, as many as 73.3% have been discharged. The longest staying patients have been the orthopaedic patients with an average length of stay of 16.3 days. Patients in the fourth decade of life stay the longest, with an average length of stay of 10.8 days. For the bed occupancy rate, second class wards have the highest rate of 75.8% followed by third class wards with 66.6% and first class wards with 31.6%. The third class occupancy rate was found to be lower due to the inclusion of the chronic wards which have fewer patients. The surgical and paediatric units are found to have the highest bed occupancy rates of 87.5% and 87.4% respectively. More beds are suggested for the paediatric unit while the congestion in the surgical wards may be helped by the introduction of convalescent homes.},

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@mastersthesis{RN167_43,

title = {A Retrospective Study of Medical Failures during Basic Commando Training in Malaysian Special Service Forces from 1970 to 1976},

author = {S Mahesan},

year  = {1978},

date = {1978-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {This study was made to determine the pattern of medical failures experienced by volunteer trainees during Basic Commando Training from 1970 to 1976. It was found that out of 1,767 trainees, 320 trainees failed due to medical reasons giving an overall medical failure rate of 18.1%. The general pattern for medical failures appears to be gradually increasing and the incidence of medical failures also showed an increase for all phases of the training program under the study period. It was found that the overall incidence rate for medical failures was: a) Higher in the older age group (27 - 30 years) and lower in the younger age groups. b) Higher in the group with 7-9 years' military service and lower in the group with 1-3 years of military service. c) Higher in the single trainees and lower in the married trainees. It was found that the three main traumatic causes of medical failures were: a) Fracture of Bones - 48 cases b) HKJ - 41 cases c) Sprain Ankles - 35 cases. The three main non-traumatic causes of medical failures were: a) Exhaustion - 73 cases b) Psychosis - 32 cases c) Malaria - 29 cases. It was found that if the three main causes of traumatic and non-traumatic causes of medical failures were analysed by age, length of service and marital status, the results were: a)	For Fracture of Bones the incidence of failures was the least in the trainees in the 23 - 26 years age group with 4 - 6 years of military service and married. b)	For HKJ the incidence of failures was least in the trainees in the 27 - 30 years age group with 7 - 9 years of military service and married. c) For Sprain Ankles the incidence of failures was least in the 27 - 30 years age group with 7 - 9 years of military service and married. d) For Exhaustion the incidence of failures was least in the trainees in the 19-22 years age group with 1 - 3 years of military service and single. e) For Psychosis the incidence of failures was least in the trainees in the 27-30 years age group with 7 - 9 years of military service and married. f)	For Malaria the incidence of failures was least in the trainees in the 27-30 years age group with 4 - 6 years of military service and married. The conclusion that can be drawn was the incidence of medical failures due to the three main traumatic causes depends on the length of military service which was the most important deciding factor followed by marital status and age. The conclusion that was for the incidence of medical failures due to the three main non-traumatic causes depends on the age and length of military service followed by marital status which were the deciding factors in that order.},

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@mastersthesis{RN166_89,

title = {Epidemiology of some recent typhoid outbreaks in Peninsular Malaysia},

author = {Karam Singh},

year  = {1978},

date = {1978-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {A study of three typhoid outbreaks, which occurred during the last two years, in the country is presented. The choice of areas had been such that it included both urban and rural parts of the country. In Muar the outbreak in Sagil New Village was purely in a rural area, while in Sentul it is urban in nature. Typhoid outbreak in Kota Bahru district was more widespread and covered both urban and rural areas of the district. The study has been based on available date collected from various sources. It was observed that the overall incidence, based on notification, in West Malaysia range from 9.8/100,000 to 19.4/100,000 during an eleven year period from 1967 to 1977. Although such a long space of time was taken into consideration no definite seasonal variation was actually evident. None of the outbreaks discussed originated from a common source. In each case there had been a gradual increase in the incidence, reaching a peak and then falling more or less abruptly. This sudden fall could be attributed to various preventive measures put into operation during the outbreak. In none of the outbreaks was the real source actually identified. In the case of Kota Bahru, however, there was significant relationship between the outbreak and the poor sanitary conditions prevailing in the district. A high percentage of confirmed cases (77%) consumed raw and untreated water and at least a third did not have any sort of proper latrine for their use. It was observed that the incidence was slightly higher amongst the females than the males. There were 55% confirmed female cases as compared to 45% male cases. This could be due to a more outdoor life and responsible part the female plays in the family. As observed, the maximum number of cases occurred in the ages between 5 and 29 and the main susceptible single group of population was the school children.},

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@mastersthesis{RN162_39,

title = {A study of Drug Addicts in a Rehabilitation Centre},

author = {Hematram Yadav},

year  = {1977},

date = {1977-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {A study of drug addicts undergoing Therapeutic Community approach at the Help Centre (Pusat Pertolongan) in Batu Gajah was carried out. Keeping in mind the various limitations of the study the following findings were obtained. It was found that majority of the addicts were Chinese, and Malays were next in order with a few Indians and Ceylonese. Majority the addicts in this Centre were between twenty-one to twenty-five years of age. All except one had not been to school and most of them spoke English. Majority of them had been to school till M.C.E. Though most of them had been to school they were poorly employed though there were a few from rich families. 43.3% of them had large families ranging from seven to nine children and 89.8% grew up with their parents till they were sixteen years of age. Yet drug addiction was common in this group. The reasons why they took to drugs were mainly curiosity and experience and some mentioned friends and peer group pressure as a cause. Most of the respondents had started drugs by smoking marihuana and progressed to heroin. Thus the most popular drug amongst them was heroin followed by marihuana, morphine, opium and mandrax. Among this group, smoking was the most popular method of consumption of the drug/ drugs. Majority of them who smoked heroin, smoked it more than five times per day. Those who took other drugs like marihuana and morphine smoked less than five times a day. The addicts enjoyed taking the drugs either late at night, i.e. 9.00 p.m. to midnight or between 4.00 a.m. to 6.00 a.m. Some of them enjoyed taking the drugs at both these times. Cigarette smoking was common amongst them, though they were not heavy smokers. They preferred to smoke cigarettes only when "spiked" with drugs. Majority did not drink alcohol when addicted to drugs. They preferred drugs to alcohol. Those who drank alcohol also preferred to take drugs with alcohol. Since majority of them came from low income groups they had other means to support their drug addiction. Majority of them supported their addiction by resorting to crime such as stealing, gambling, extortion and pushing drugs. Most of them had been arrested by police for various reasons. Some of them had been arrested more than once. The addicts had also tried several other forms of treatment before coming to the Help Centre. Majority of them found that the various forms of treatment available were not satisfactory to them. As a last resort they came to Help Centre (Pusat Pertolongan). Majority of them came for treatment because of family pressure and some replied that they could not afford drugs. Each of the addicts also had several friends who were addicted but not undergoing treatment. An average of fifteen friends was calculated for each addict. Some of the addicts though undergoing this treatment were not sure of themselves whether they could stop drugs after leaving this centre.},

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@mastersthesis{RN161_68,

title = {A study of the Generation, Flow and Utilization of Data in Maternal and Child Health Programme},

author = {Jaswant Singh},

year  = {1977},

date = {1977-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {This study was to find out the routine data generated by the “rural activity centres”, the data flow, the frequency of such data flow and how data were utilized by the “decision centres” as regards the maternal and child health programme.},

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@mastersthesis{RN158u,

title = {A Study of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme in the State of Negri Sembilan, 1961-1975},

author = {Amar Singh Gill},

year  = {1977},

date = {1977-01-01},

urldate = {1977-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {The National Tuberculosis Control Programme was launched in 1961 and has three components \textendash training, BCG vaccination and Case-finding (including treatment). The three objectives of the programme are: (i)	Protection of at 1east 75% of the susceptible population with BCG vaccination. (ii)	Identify at least two-thirds of the infectious cases prevalent in the community. (iii)	Render 95% of those infections identified non-infectious with effective treatment. The training programme provides the various categories of skilled and trained personnel required for the proper organization and implementation of the programme. By the end of 1975, more than 5,000 people had beam trained in various aspects of the programme. No formal training in done in any of the states but the State Tuberculosis managerial Teams do give technical advice when required. The BCG vaccination programme is undoubtedly the most successful component of the programme. By the end of 1975 more than five million primary vaccinations had been performed in the country while more than 240,000 had been performed in the state of Negri Sembilan. By 1972, the target of vaccinating 75% of the eligible population had been achieved and by 1975, the programme was close to achieving the upper level (70 \textendash 90%) of the suggestion of the 9th W.H.O. expert Committee on Tuberculosis. At the national level 88.3% of the eligible population had been vaccinated as compared to 86% at the state level. Since 1973, the State has also done very well in achieving a BCG vaccination of more than 90% coverage of all newborns. The success of this programme (and its benefits) Is seen by the decline in the number of cases of childhood tuberculosis and of tuberculosis of the meninges and the central nervous system admitted to government hospitals in the country, particularly after 1969. The case-finding programme was launched in 1963 with mass miniature radiography as the main case-finding tool. As this was found to be uneconomical and the yield relatively poor, a change to direct microscopy of sputum from respiratory symptomatics was made in 1969. The National Tuberculosis Centre estimates that only about 40% of the infectious sources prevalent in the country have been discovered. Since 1974 the State of Negri Sembilan has been discovering more sputum positive cases than its estimated annual incidence but the nation as a whole falls short of this target. Unfortunately, cases are still detected in the far advanced stage (about 40% of all cases), resulting in about 10% of all sputum positive cases dying, usually within the first month of diagnosis. It was also seen that most of the cases were diagnosed by urban health facilities indicating relatively poor awareness of the disease among health centre staff. The treatment has been standardised since 1970 and is carried out at every health facility in the country. While all drugs are easily available and treatment is free, there still remains the perennial problem of treatment defaulters. Only 52% of the sputum positive cases registered in Negri Sembilan in 1970 completed treatment. This improved to 70.5% in the 1973 cohort. At the national level, only 69% of the 1973 cohort completed treatment while 17% died or abandoned treatment before their sputum vas converted to direct smear negative. The National Tuberculosis Control Programme has made satisfactory progress since 1961 but there is still room for improvement as not all the objectives set have been achieved. It is in the field of case-finding and treatment that greater efforts will be required to bring about early detection of infectious cases and the rendering of them non-infectious with effective treatment. There will probably be a significant epidemiological impact on the tuberculosis problem only after all the three objectives of the programme are achieved and sustained.},

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@mastersthesis{RN157_64,

title = {Some Aspects of the Nutritional Status of Temiar in Kemar},

author = {Theam Eng Khoo},

year  = {1977},

date = {1977-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {This study, carried out in November \textendash December 1976, was aimed at assessing the nutritional status of the Temiar in Ulu Perak. The results showed a 2.7% prevalence of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) and 24.7% prevalence of anaemia among the below fives. Anthropometry detected presence of acute (prevalence rate 11.4-21.7%) and chronic PCM (28.6% prevalence) in the same age group. Prevalence of anaemia ranged from a low of 33.7% among adult non-pregnant, non-lactating women to a high of 57.1% among pregnant adult females. Most of the households had primary dietary inadequacy of 4 or more nutrients. Food choice was dictated by numerous food taboos and practices.},

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@mastersthesis{RN159_36,

title = {The Impact of an Environmental Sanitation Programme on a Bidayuh Community},

author = {Patau Rubis},

year  = {1977},

date = {1977-01-01},

school = {Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {Bidayuh kampongs. The assessment A two-week's study was carried out to assess the impact of a rural sanitation programme, locally known as RHIS, on two was made on a comparative basis between a kampong with the programme, kampong A, and the other without it, kampong B, on the following indices - worm infection rates, morbidity and mortality statistics and nutritional status. The only significant difference noted was in the worm infection rates. Hookworm infection rate was significantly higher in the kampong A (30.9%) while in kampong B, the rate was only 17.1% (Chi-square = 7.9162Df = 1, 0.01 \> p \> 0. 001). The infection rate f or roundworm was however significantly lower at 74.8% while the other was 85.4% (Chi-square2 = 5.3131},

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@mastersthesis{RN155_77,

title = {A Retrospective Study of the Morbidity Experience among Troops in a Malaysian Infantry Battalion using the Existing Medical Record System from 1973- 1975},

author = {Menjit Singh},

year  = {1976},

date = {1976-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {The aim of this study was to study the changes in morbidity patterns in the different climatic settings among members of the Armed forces. The average incidence rate for spells of sickness of all types per month for other ranks was three times greater than that for officers. 1.99 man-days per 1000 available man-days was lost due to hospital and A.F.S.Q. admissions. The author suggested a Central Records Office be established to monitor the health status of Armed Forces personnel with a revised BAT.F.30 form and improved diagnostic procedures.},

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@mastersthesis{RN156_99,

title = {Triple Antigen Immunization in Infants in two Clinics in Penang in 1974},

author = {Swee Keat Ngiam},

year  = {1976},

date = {1976-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {The objectives are to determine the percentage of infants who received the full course of triple antigen immunization, to determine the reasons for failure to complete the full course of immunization, and to determine the association between the status of immunization and ethnic group, age of infant, income of parents and level of education of father. 79.2% of selected infants received the full course of immunization. Reasons for failure to complete the course were chronic ill-health, change of residence and adverse reactions to the injection. There is no significant association between immunization status and ethnic group as well as and income of parents. There was significant association between immunization status and age of infant as well as level of education of the father.},

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@mastersthesis{RN143_53,

title = {A Study of Infant Mortality from BADIS Records: Pulau Pinang, West Malaysia 1973},

author = {Cheow Pheng Lee},

year  = {1975},

date = {1975-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {Births and Deaths Intelligence Service (BADIS) compiled records of births and deaths of mothers and children. The author used BADIS to study infant mortality in Pulau Pinang in particular to mortality identify high risk factors of infant and to obtain indices for evaluating the progress of maternal and child health programme in the state.},

note = {Master of Public Health},

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@mastersthesis{RN140e,

title = {Analysis of Casualty Attendances on Sundays, District Hospital Klang, 1974},

author = {Gurmit Singh},

year  = {1975},

date = {1975-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {This study aims to analyse the casualty attendances to study the existence of any behaviour pattern peculiar to an ethnic group and to study the work load of the casualty department in relation to the severity of disorders which reflect proportional abuse in the usage of casualty services. The medical concepts of various ethnic groups are described. Statistics on attendances are presented. Indians used the facility most although they comprised the lowest population of the three major ethnic groups. A quarter of the attendances may be considered as those abusing the casualty service.},

note = {Master of Public Health},

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@mastersthesis{RN145_85,

title = {Carrier-rates in El Tor Cholera},

author = {M Palanicavadan},

year  = {1975},

date = {1975-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {The carrier-rate among household contacts of cholera patients was found to be 3.8% for the El Tor cholera outbreak in Penang state. This however was found to be lower than the rates for the household contacts observed in other countries, whose studies have been reviewed. The carrier-rates for household contacts in these countries ranged from 6.2% to 19.5%. There are so many factors that could have contributed to the lower carrier-rate in Penang and all these were enumerated. When the Penang outbreak was compared with the carrier studies in other countries, there were many differences observed, for instance, (i) methodology of investigation, (ii) period of investigation, (iii) household size, (iv) water supply, (v) personal hygiene and (vi) method of excreta disposal. Hence a direct comparison of the carrier-rates for the household contacts could not be made. The carrier-rate is not dependent upon the biotype of the organism but it depends upon the community with which one is dealing. If the household is large, personal hygiene is poor, water supply is no safe, and if unsatisfactory excreta disposal system prevails, then the carrier-rate for the household contacts will be higher than in places where all these factors are not present. The case:carrier ratio was found to be 1:0.3 for Penang state. The highest case:carrier ratio reported in the studies reviewed was 1:4.2. But it was postulated in the WHO mimeographed document that for El Tor cholera the ration can be in the range of 1:25 to 1:100 and no reference was given as to where this figure was obtained. This high ratio is possible only if the mildly asymptomatic carriers were included as asymptomatic carriers. Therefore it is a point of definition. Hence the carrier-rate a better index of infection than the case:carrier ratio which can be very misleading},

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@mastersthesis{RN141j,

title = {Descriptive Study of Mortality in the Malaysian Armed Forces (1971-1973)},

author = {Jeswant Singh},

year  = {1975},

date = {1975-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {The overall mortality experience in the Malaysian Armed Forces over the period of study works out to 1.61 per 1000. Leaving out deaths from enemy action the new rate in 1.42 per 1000. Civilian population of males between the ages of 20 and 44 have a rate of 2.8 per 1000 by 1972 figures. This is 1.97 or roughly 2 times the army rate. Of the deaths in the Armed Forces 49.8% were attributable to service factors. These deaths when broken down by month do not show any convincing peak to correspond with any festive occasion or seasonal pattern. Looking at deaths by age at death and length of service it is seen that there is a greater number of service connected deaths in the younger age. 83.2% of service connected deaths are below 10 years of service. It is however not possible to comment on the mortality risk in the various age groups because we do not have the exact figures for the number of personnel in the various age groups. The mortality rate for service connected deaths is highest for the Army and lowest for the Navy. Air force officers have the highest mortality rate whereas Naval other ranks have the lowest rate. When compared with other major units the Territorial Army seems to have the highest mortality rate. At least 89.5% of all deaths in the Malaysian Armed Forces are medically certified. Breakdown of attributable deaths by cause gives the following figures: - Motor vehicle accidents - 31.9% All other accidents and injuries - 47.6% Infectious and other diseases - 13.0% Symptom and ill defined conditions - 4.3% lschaemic heart disease - 2.2% Malignant neoplasms including neoplasm of lymphatic and hemopoetic tissues - 0.7% Total of attributable deaths - 99.9% Some of the following may be considered preventable to some extent:- Motor vehicle accidents	= 31.9% of all attributable deaths Drownings	= 8.7% of all attributable deaths Infectious	= 7.2% of all attributable deaths Firearm accidents	= 5.8% of all attributable death* Cardiovascular diseases contribute 7.9% of all deaths of which 77.3% are deaths due to hypertension and ischaemic heart disease. In the Armed Forces there are about 2.8 times more deaths from motor vehicle accidents compared with the civilian male between age group 20 and 44 and about 2.4 times more deaths from violence.},

note = {Master of Public Health},

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@mastersthesis{RN146_29,

title = {Infant Feeding Practices in the ANP Project Area, Telok Datok, Kuala Langat},

author = {Hj Salleh Mohd Omar},

year  = {1975},

date = {1975-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {This is a survey of breast-feeding practices and the introduction of supplementary foods among malay infants in the Applied Nutrition Programme pilot scheme in Kuala Langat. After an introduction to the pathology of malnutrition, the author described the nutritional status in Malaysia and the applied nutrition programme. The result of the survey was discussed and suggestions made.},

note = {Master of Public Health},

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@mastersthesis{RN144_80,

title = {Research Needs and Priorities in Filariasis in Malaysia},

author = {Joon Wah Mak},

year  = {1975},

date = {1975-01-01},

school = {Department of SPM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya},

abstract = {The author discussed research projects in filiariasis and prioritized them in the context of present status of the disease and the political and socio-economic position of Malaysia. He started with a review of the history of filiariasis in Malaysia and previous research. He then address the issues of problems in conducting research especially that on transmission of the disease with the rapid socio-economic changes in the country. A comprehensive report of transmission, distribution, survey techniques, control measures, treatment, vectors, immunology and pathology of the infection follows. The author ended by listing the research priorities.},

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