The Geography of Health of the Indian Thar
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Water scarcity and its non- potability due to salinity, which give rise to a multitude of water-borne diseases, are the most poignant problems of the arid lands of Rajasthan. The book present an empirical and stochastic analysis of water-borne diseases which are most highly prevalent in the western, arid tracts of the State- called ‘Marusthali.’ The work expandsupon the geo-pathologic regions of 'Marusthali' where the health have now aggravated due to incessantly high growth-rate of population, rapid industrialization and high rate of urbanization. Provision of adequate and protected water supply to endemic areas may lessen the health problems.
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| Author | H. S. Mathur, R.Raghav |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 81-7132-023-6 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | xxxiii+192 |
| Publication Year | 1989 |
| Publisher | Pointer Publishers, Jaipur |