Publication: Snakebite in the Hills and Mountains of Nepal
Date
2022
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
Snakebite is an important public health issue around the world. In Nepal, it affects a huge number of people mostly belonging to low-income households who are involved in agriculture. Although snakebite has a serious impact on the Terai population, a few studies suggest that snakebite also occurs frequently in hills and mountains. In the absence of sufficient studies related to snakebites in these geographical regions, it is tough to sketch a true picture and estimate the magnitude of snakebites in those areas. Because of this, the healthcare system is probably not prepared enough to handle the victims of snakebites. This demands a proper study of the burden of the issue in these regions and appropriate initiatives for addressing it.
Description
Sunil Bogati
Kolhabi Primary Health Care Center, Kalaiya, Bara, Nepal
Navin Bhatt
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Shristi Nepal
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Prakash Nepali
Bhimad Primary Health Care Center, Tanahun, Nepal
Sanjib Kumar Sharma
Department of Internal Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal
Keywords
Antivenom, Nepal, Snakebite