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What is Chandlers Index is used in epidemiological studies of: and explain in detail?
Chandler's index is used to identify the impoance of hookworm infestation as a public health problem in a community. It is calculated based on average number of hookworm eggs / gram of stool. Average no. of hookworm eggs/gm of stool Significance of hookworm infestation <200 Not much significance 200-250 Potential danger 250-300 Minor public health problem >300 Major public health problem Ref: Park's textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 21st edition, page-221