There is an increase of Dengue deaths among females this year and the exact reason for that not yet been revealed Dr.Thisera has stressed by addressing a press briefing held at the Government Information Department in Narahenpita today(18) on Dengue situation of the country.
Majority of the females who have died due to Dengue this year were belonging to the age group 15-45 years and it is believed that due to the family commitments these females were not paid much attention to their private health issues and as a result died due to delaying getting treatment for Dengue Dr.Thisera has stressed.
However majority around 55% of the over 144,800 Dengue patients reported up to now this year were males and 45% were females according to the statistics.
Addressing the Press Briefing Director General Of Health Services Dr.Jayasundara Bandara had praised both the print and electronic media of the country for their huge contribution towards minimizing the Dengue patients of the country withing a short period of time.
A National Dengue Control Week is due to be commenced from 20th to 26th of September in view of removing Dengue mosquito breeding places throughout the island it has been announced.
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