Acta Med Okayama
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We estimated the number of stray dogs in Kathmandu, Nepal, where human rabies cases still occur, and in Shimotsui, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. In Kathmandu, the stray dog density was 2,930 stray dogs/km2, and the ratio of stray dogs to humans was 1:4.7. In Shimotsui, the density was 225 stray dogs/km2, and the ratio was 1:5.2. ⋯ After each course, a questionnaire survey was conducted. The results suggest that the course participants understood these important preventive methods. In addition to the measures mentioned above and the routine vaccination of dogs, this health education course is recommended as a long-term preventive program