Shiraz Shaikh
Biographic Data
| ID | 4897429 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shiraz Shaikh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shiraz |
| FAMILY NAME | Shaikh |
| SIGNATURE | SHAIKH S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0815-8729 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From tribal to the middle class
Residential proximity to industrial zones and self-reported respiratory morbidity
Background: Industrial emissions in Karachi contribute to poor ambient air quality and may adversely affect nearby residents' respiratory health. This study assessed whether residential distance from industrial zones is associated with respiratory symptoms and chronic respiratory disease. Methods: = 154 each). Residential distance to the nearest industrial zone was classified as within 5 km vs. more than 5 km (distance estimated from mapped home …
Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan
The longest war in the history of America resulted in an Afghan Taliban victory. Despite astronomical material and capacity superiority of the American-led NATO forces vis-à-vis Afghan Taliban, the latter overcame the greater forces and captured Kabul in a lightning-fast sweep across the country. Failure of the US to realize a superior military force in achieving a political victory on the field lies in the characteristics, actions, and effective…
The magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan
Objectives: To determine the magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) and to identify the predominant types and causes of violence experienced by them. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey based on structured questionnaire adopted from previous surveys and qualitative data was conducted in 4 large cities and 12 districts in 3 provinces of Pakistan. The survey covered 8579 from all cadres of HCWs, including doctors…
Respiratory symptoms and illnesses among brick kiln workers
A high frequency of respiratory symptoms and illnesses was observed among brick kiln workers. Age, nature of work and smoking were strong predictors of developing these symptoms and illnesses
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Respiratory symptoms and illnesses among brick kiln workers
A high frequency of respiratory symptoms and illnesses was observed among brick kiln workers. Age, nature of work and smoking were strong predictors of developing these symptoms and illnesses
The magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan
Objectives: To determine the magnitude and determinants of violence against healthcare workers (HCWs) and to identify the predominant types and causes of violence experienced by them. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey based on structured questionnaire adopted from previous surveys and qualitative data was conducted in 4 large cities and 12 districts in 3 provinces of Pakistan. The survey covered 8579 from all cadres of HCWs, including doctors…
Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan
The longest war in the history of America resulted in an Afghan Taliban victory. Despite astronomical material and capacity superiority of the American-led NATO forces vis-à-vis Afghan Taliban, the latter overcame the greater forces and captured Kabul in a lightning-fast sweep across the country. Failure of the US to realize a superior military force in achieving a political victory on the field lies in the characteristics, actions, and effective…
Residential proximity to industrial zones and self-reported respiratory morbidity
Background: Industrial emissions in Karachi contribute to poor ambient air quality and may adversely affect nearby residents' respiratory health. This study assessed whether residential distance from industrial zones is associated with respiratory symptoms and chronic respiratory disease. Methods: = 154 each). Residential distance to the nearest industrial zone was classified as within 5 km vs. more than 5 km (distance estimated from mapped home …
From tribal to the middle class
Air Quality and Health Impacts (2 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East (2 works) · Ancient history (1 works) · Asthma (1 works) · Battlefield (1 works) · Bronchitis (1 works)