A field survey on child health in a rural community in Egypt.

A field survey in a village was carried out to study child health in a rural area. The vaccination scheme was found to be inadequate and the value of health education is stressed. Parasitic infestation was found to be higher than urban areas but significantly lower than 1959 and the latter is attributed to a safer water supply. Growth and development lagged behing the whole national standards particularly during the 1 - 6 years age period. Health care for the pre-school age, taking advantage of co-operation from medical faculties and local health authorities, is recommended.