Global Journal of Medical Research, F: Diseases, Volume 22 Issue 4

28 Year 2022 Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXII Issue IV Version I ( D ) F © 2022 Global Journals A Brief Study on the Prevalence of Malaria in Kolkata, West Bengal, India cure. In practice, however, the selection of treatment is influenced not only by the intrinsic properties of the drug but also by the degree to which the locally occurring parasites developed specific patterns of drug resistance. This study emphasized that prompt diagnosis and treatment of the disease is dependent on targeted use of antimalarial drugs with the aim of reducing the risk of drug resistance and unnecessary drug-induced toxicity. The present study did not investigate occurrence of drug-induced toxicity from the antimalarials used or a detailed description of the intrinsic properties of specific drugs and the degree to which locally occurring parasites developed specific patterns of drug resistance to each medication. A number of well-structured National Disease Control/Elimination Programs have been implemented by the state governments following national policies. The organized National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) provides technical and operational guidelines to the state governments aside from shouldering half the costs for malaria control. Early detection and complete treatment, selective vector control, and behavior change communication are the key components of current malaria control strategies employed by the NVBDCP. To emphasize such components, the present study was conducted in one of the malaria-infested areas within Kolkata, a state of West Bengal. Accordingly, young males of low socioeconomic status, many of whom had migrated from other parts of India, were predominantly affected by malaria. A large percentage of malaria cases occur among individuals of economically productive ages. Determining the actual disease burden and its control is therefore critical in addressing issues regarding effective interventions, with the ultimate aim of lifting human resource above the poverty line. In this regard, strengthening health care systems remain a cornerstone for successful malaria control strategies. V. C onclusion To develop the potential of human resource, which is important for equitable and sustained economic growth, malaria control is vital. Therefore, investing in malaria control provides public health benefits while improving the economic environ ment during the ongoing economic liberalization throughout India. Acknowledgments: We are grateful to the officials of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, all study participants, the Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta, the Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta. Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not represent the official position of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Financial Assistance: Financial assistance was received from UPE 2, while a research grant and teachers’ research grant were received from the University of Calcutta. Disclosures: AMS: conceptualization of the study, literature search, preparation of the first draft and critical revision of the manuscript; DC: conceptualization of the study, revision of the manuscript; RS: literature search, data collection. Conflicts of interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Editorial assistance: Enago (www.enago.com ) contributed in the English language review and provided editorial assistance for this paper R eferences R éférences R eferencias 1. World Health Organization. World Malaria Report 2020. World-malaria-report-2020-regional-briefing kit-eng.pdf. 2. World Health Organization. World Malaria Report 2018. 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