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Economic aspects of an epidemic of haemorrhagic conjunctivitis in a rural community.
  1. D K Srinivasa,
  2. V D'Souza
  1. Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Panaji, Goa, India.

    Abstract

    The estimated economic loss due to an epidemic of acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis in 1981 in a rural community of Goa studied by house-to-house survey of 7230 families is reported. Thirty-five per cent of families were affected and in 62% of these families more than three persons developed conjunctivitis. The affected were forced to be absent from work resulting in a reduction of the work force (loss of 7735 man days) and loss of income (Rs 1,33,300). The type of treatment followed and estimates of treatment cost are described. The economic consequences to the country of this widespread epidemic are described.

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