CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) task force has started a study on the incidence, mortality, morbidity and socioeconomic burden of snakebite in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -A study-protocol on the incidence, mortality, morbidity and socioeconomic burden of snakebites in the country has been released by Indian Council of Medical Research. ICMR is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.

Detailed explanation-3: -Published reports suggest that between 81,000 and 138,000 deaths occur each year. Snakebite envenoming causes as many as 400,000 amputations and other permanent disabilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the most conservative estimates, at least 81,000 snake envenomings and 11,000 fatalities occur in India each year, making it the most heavily affected country in the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -Snakebite is an acute life threatening time limiting medical emergency. It is a preventable public health hazard often faced by rural population in tropical and subtropical countries with heavy rainfall and humid climate.