Citation

Bogati S, Bhatt N, Nepal S, Nepali P, Sharma SK. JNMA J. Nepal Med. Assoc. 2022; 60(256): 1066-1069.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Nepal Medical Association)

DOI

10.31729/jnma.7562

PMID

36705115

PMCID

PMC9795130

Abstract

Snakebite is an important public health issue around the world. In Nepal, it affects a huge number of people mostly belonging to low-income households who are involved in agriculture. Although snakebite has a serious impact on the Terai population, a few studies suggest that snakebite also occurs frequently in hills and mountains. In the absence of sufficient studies related to snakebites in these geographical regions, it is tough to sketch a true picture and estimate the magnitude of snakebites in those areas. Because of this, the healthcare system is probably not prepared enough to handle the victims of snakebites. This demands a proper study of the burden of the issue in these regions and appropriate initiatives for addressing it.

KEYWORDS: antivenom; Nepal; snakebite.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Incidence; Family Characteristics; Nepal/epidemiology; *Snake Bites/epidemiology; Antivenins/therapeutic use