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.
Common |
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 |