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Population movement and malaria persistence in Rameswaram Island: Foreword

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  • Rajagopalan, P.K.
  • Jambulingam, P.
  • Sabesan, S.
  • Krishnamoorthy, K.
  • Rajendran, S.
  • Gunasekaran, K.
  • Kumar, N.Pradeep
  • Prothero, R.Mansell

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The role of population movement on the persistent transmission of malaria in Rameswaram Island was studied. Majority of the inhabitants of the island are fisherman, who engage in perennial fishing. They move from one to the other for fishing and stay in temporary camps depending on season and fish availability. Such seasonal fishing camps attract fisherman from the mainland coastal villages also. The parasitological and entomological studies carried out in these places reveal that some of the camps are highly vulnerable to the movement of individuals with malaria infection and highly receptive. Rameswaram being a holy place, receives pilgrims from all over India and Nepal. Plasmodium falciparum cases recorded from the pilgrims of North India indicate the danger of the possible introduction of chloroquine-resistant parasite in the island. Also, a large number of passengers in transit from various countries, many of which are at risk of malaria transmission, stay in the island before or after visiting Sri Lanka. Such population movements being a continuous and regular feature are significant and result in failures in the operational programmes.

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  • Rajagopalan, P.K. & Jambulingam, P. & Sabesan, S. & Krishnamoorthy, K. & Rajendran, S. & Gunasekaran, K. & Kumar, N.Pradeep & Prothero, R.Mansell, 1986. "Population movement and malaria persistence in Rameswaram Island: Foreword," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 22(8), pages 879-886, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:22:y:1986:i:8:p:879-886
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