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ICMR study on snakebites
September 3 , 2022
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- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a first of its kind study on snakebite incidence in 14 states representing all geographical regions of the country.
- Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura have been included in this study.
- Geographically the greatest impact of snake bites occurs in tropical and sub-tropical regions, which are highest in India.
- ICMR is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies across the world.
- It is the apex body to formulate, coordinate and promote biomedical research.
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