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Nonclinical challenges of Indian dermatology - cities vs. villages, poverty, and lack of awareness.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17958631     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
As India shines in its enviable achievements, one after the other in rapid succession, it also invites criticism from visitors for what they witness. It is imperative to delve deeper to fathom the realities of the predominantly rural India with its poverty and lack of awareness which are stumbling blocks and are major pitfalls in the practice of dermatology. The urban-rural divide, the phenomenon of migration, poverty, lack of awareness all affect practice of dermatology in this country. These are battles that have no ready answers. However a deeper understanding of the ground reality is a worthwhile exercise for the increasing tribe of international dermatologists who like to explore "cross cultural dermatology".
Authors:
Shyam Verma
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of dermatology     Volume:  46 Suppl 2     ISSN:  0011-9059     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Dermatol.     Publication Date:  2007 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-10-25     Completed Date:  2008-03-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0243704     Medline TA:  Int J Dermatol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  42-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
18 Amee Society, Diwalipura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. vermaderma@rediffmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Dermatology*
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
India
Poverty / statistics & numerical data
Quackery
Residential Mobility
Rural Health
Social Problems*
Urban Health

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