Dilki Ekanayake

• MBBS
• Medical Doctor at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya

Despite the continuous measures and awareness programmes on prevention, teenage pregnancies still remain a major public health burden in Sri Lanka. Multiple complications associated with teenage pregnancies further stresses the importance of early identification of risk groups and prevention.

Background Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) account for the highest number of deaths and disability globally and within Sri Lanka. A CVD risk prediction tool is a simple means of early identification of high-risk groups which is a cost-effective preventive strategy, especially for resource-poor countries. Distribution of risk factor levels varies in d...

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a significant public health concern worldwide, including in Sri Lanka. With the rising population and increasing number of vehicles on the roads the risk has further increased over time. Objective: The objectives were to examine the number of RTAs, identify high-risk provinces, determine the vehicles involved, and...

Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer among Sri Lankan females, accounting for nearly 10% of all female cancers. Since 1996, Sri Lanka has implemented cervical screening under the well-woman programme. The target population for screening was 35 years cohort, and 45 year age cohort was also added in 2018. This study aims to evaluate the tren...

Background Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) account for highest number of deaths and disability globally and within Sri Lanka. A CVD risk prediction tool is a simple mean of early identification of high-risk groups which is a cost-effective preventive strategy especially for resource poor countries. Distribution of risk factor levels vary in different...

Cancer refers to any of an oversized variety of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the power to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer usually has the power to spread throughout body. Cancer is that the second-leading reason behind death within the world. However, survival rate...