Vol 7 No 2 (1978)

Articles

  • MATERNAL AND NEONATAL SERUM COPPER LEVEL AT BIRTH
    D.Froozani , K.Montazami , F.Ravasizadeh
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    Abstract
    Total serum copper levels of 70 pregnant women hospitalized for delivery at Misaghieh (private), 90 at Farah (Public) Maternity Hospitals immediately after delivery and 27 non-pregnant women (Control) were measured. The copper level in the blood serum of umbilical cord of the newborn infants was also determined. The copper levels were significantly elevated in both pregnant groups as compared to the non-pregnant group. However, the copper level in the blood serum of the umbilical cord from the private group was significantly higher when compared to those from the public group. A significant correlation was found between the serum copper level of mothers and the cord blood in both, private and public groups.
  • A STUDY OF CHANGES IN VENTILATORY CAPACITY OF WORKERS EMPLOYED IN VEGETABLE OIL REFINERES IN TEHRAN
    D.Pavizpour , F.Shadan
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    Abstract
    Lung function tests were performed in 122 workers of vegetable oil refineries in Tehran area. The results show an increase in respiratory impairment with age and length of exposure. Among the four indices of lung function that were calculated, FEV1 %FVC and FEF 25-75% PFEF 25-75 showed the greatest decrease with age and length of exposure, while FVC% PFVC and FEV1% PFEV1 were essentially within the normal range. These findings correspond with a state of chronic bronchospastic condition in these workers who are exposed to cotton and other dusts.
  • THE HEALTH STATUS OF A RURAL IRANIAN COMMUNITY IN THE CASPIAN LITTORAL AREA IN 1976
    Ali A.Alemi , F.Shafii , P.Kamali
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    Abstract
    The health status of the rural community under the study is measured in terms of vital statistics, and living conditions in relation to demographic data. The findings reveal that this rural population can be considered a very unhealthy one. For instance, the infant mortality rate is 98.4 per 1000 live births, and 80.0 per cent of the total population were found to be infected by one or more parasitic diseases. Allocation of resources has been recommended to raise the standard of living, in order to bring about a better hygienic environment. Accessibility of health services through expansion of primary health care, and in this sphere the use of health auxiliaries should yet again receive special consideration.