Prof. S.D. Dharmaratne
Chair Professor of Community Medicine
 
 
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN REFREED JOURNALS
  1. D. K. Kinyoki, ……, S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., S. I. Hay. Mapping local patterns of childhood overweight and wasting in low- and middle-income countries between 2000 and 2017. Nature Medicine. 2020; 26, 750-759.

  2. J. A. Haagsma, ……., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., T. Vos. Burden of injury along the development spectrum: associations between the Socio-demographic Index and disability-adjusted life year estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Injury Prevention. 2020; 26: i12-i26.

  3. R. C. Franklin, ……., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., S. L. James. The burden of unintentional drowning: global, regional and national estimates of mortality from the Global Burden of Disease 2017 Study. Injury Prevention. 2020; 26(Supp 1): i83-i95.

  4. S. G Sepanlou, ……., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., R. Malekzadeh. The global, regional, and national burden of cirrhosis by cause in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2020; 5(3), 245-266.

  5. T. Driscoll, ……., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., S. S. Lim. Global and regional burden of disease and injury in 2016 arising from occupational exposures: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Occupational and environmental medicine. 2020; 77(3), 133–141.

  6. R. C Reiner Jr., …….., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., S. I Hay. Mapping geographical inequalities in childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2020; 395(10239), 1779-1801.

  7. K. E Wiens, …….., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., R. C Reiner Jr. Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. The Lancet Global Health. 2020; 8(8), e1038–1060.

  8. R. Lozano, …….., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., C. J. L. Murray. Measuring universal health coverage based on an index of effective coverage of health services in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet. 2020; 396 (10258), 1250-1284.

  9. A. Deshpande, …….., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., R. C Reiner Jr. Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. The Lancet Global Health. 2020; 8(9), 1162-1185.

  10. S. L. James, …….., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., T. Vos. Estimating global injuries morbidity and mortality: methods and data used in the Global Burden of Disease 2017 study. Injury Prevention. 2020; 26(Supp 1), i125-i153.

  11. Dharmaratne, S., Sudaraka, S., Abeyagunawardena, I., Manchanayake, K., Kothalawala, M., Gunathunga, W. Estimation of the basic reproduction number (R0) for the novel coronavirus disease in Sri Lanka. Virology Journal. 2020, 17, 144.

  12. V.L. Feigin, E. Nicholas, T. Alam, …….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, I. Filip, F. Fischer. Global, regional and national burden of neurological disorders, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet Neurology. 2019; 8 (5), 459-480.

  13. C.O. Johnson, M. Nguyen, G.A. Roth, ….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……, Ted R. Miller. Global, regional and national burden of stroke, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet Neurology. 2019; 8 (5), 439-458.

  14. A.R. Chapman, S.D. Dharmaratne. Sri Lanka and the possibilities of achieving universal health coverage in a poor country. Global public health. 2019; 14 (2), 271-283.

  15. R. C. Reiner Jr., ….., S. D. Dharmaratne, ……, N. J. Kassebaum. Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors in Child and Adolescent Health, 1990 to 2017: Findings From the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors 2017 Study. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(6):e190337.

  16. Burstein, R., Henry, N.J., Collison, M.L.,……., Dharmaratne, S.D.,......., Hay, S. I. Mapping 123 million neonatal, infant and child deaths between 2000 and 2017. Nature. 2019; 574, 353–358.

  17. L. M Force, ……., S. D. Dharmaratne, …….., N. Bhakta. The global burden of childhood and adolescent cancer in 2017: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet Oncology. 2019; 20 (9), 1211-1225.

  18. P.G. Amarasinghe, S.D. Dharmaratne. Epidemiology of Road Traffic Crashes Reported in the Kurunegala Police Division in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine. 2019; 28 (1).

  19. R. Lozano, N. Fullman, D. Abate, ……., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……., S.S. Lim, Christopher J.L. Murray. Measuring progress from 1990 to 2017 and projecting to 2030 of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals for 195 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 2091-2138.

  20. Christopher J.L. Murray, C.S.K.H. Callender, X.R. Kulikoff, ……, Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……., Alan D. Lopez, Stephen S. Lim. Population and fertility by age and sex for 195 countries and territories, 1950-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 1995-2051.

  21. J.D. Stanaway, A. Afshin, E. Gakidou, S.S. Lim, ….., S.D. Dharmaratne, ……, C. Yu, Z. Zaidi. Global, regional and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 1923-1994.

  22. H.H. Kayu, D. Abate, K.H. Abate, ….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, I. Zucker. Global, regional and national disability -adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 359 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 1859-1922.

  23. S.L. James, D. Abate, K.H. Abate, …….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ………, Theo Vos, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 1789-1858.

  24. G.A. Roth, D. Abate, K.H. Abate, ………, Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., M. Naghavi, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality for 282 causes of death in 195 countries and territories, 1980-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 1736-1788.

  25. D. Dicker, G. Nguyen, D. Abate, K.H. Abate, ……….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……, Alan D. Lopez, E. Gakidou, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality and life expectancy, 1950-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10159), 1684-1735.

  26. G. Fitzmaurice, T.F. Akinyemiju, …., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……., N.B. Yimer, N. Yonomoto. Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 29 cancer groups, 1990 to 2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study. JAMA Oncology. 2018; 4 (11), 1553-1568.

  27. H.H. Kyu, E.R. Maddison, N.J. Henry, ….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ….., N. Yonimoto, M. Yotibieng. Global, regional and national burden of tuberculosis, 1990-2016: results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors 2016 Study. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2018; 18 (12), 1329-1349.

  28. H.D.W.T. Damayanthi, F.M. Moy, K.L. Abdullah, S.D. Dharmaratne. Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among community-dwelling older persons in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study. BMC Geriatrics. 2018; 18 (1), 199.

  29. H.D.W.T. Damayanthi, F.M. Moy, K.L. Abdullah, S.D. Dharmaratne. Health related quality of life and its associated factors among community-dwelling older people in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study. Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. 2018; 76, 215-220.

  30. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Association between intestinal helminth infections and mid-upper-arm circumference among children in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study. Journal of helminthology. 2018; 92 (3), 291-297.

  31. N. Guruge, S. Dharmaratne, M. Gunathunga. Effectiveness of a ‘health promotional’ package in enabling lay communities to change determinants of low birth weight. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health. 2018; 47 (3).

  32. H.D.W.T. Damayanthi, F.M. Moy, K.L. Abdullah, S.D. Dharmaratne. Handgrip strength and its associated factors among community-dwelling elderly in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study. Asian Nursing Research. 2018: 12 (3), 231-236.

  33. M. Naghavi, L.B. Marczak, M. Kuz, ….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……, F. Tadese, B.X. Tran. Global mortality from firearms, 1990-2016. Journal of American Medical Association. 2018; 320 (8), 792-814.

  34. M.S. Griswold, N. Fullman, C. Hawley, …., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Ali H. Mokdad, M. Naghavi, Christopher J.L. Murray, E. Gakidou. Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet. 2018; 392 (10152), 1015-1035.

  35. N. Fullman, J. Yearwood, S.M. Abay, C. Abbafati, F. Abd-Allah, J. Abdela, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Rafael Lozano. Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.The Lancet. 2018; 391 (10136), 2236-2271.

  36. J.L. Dieleman, A. Haakenstad, A. Micah, M. Moses, C. Abbafati, P. Acharya, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Spending on health and HIV/AIDS: domestic health spending and development assistance in 188 countries, 1995–2015. The Lancet. 2018; 391 (10132), 1799-1829.

  37. J.L. Dieleman, N. Sadat, A.Y. Chang, N. Fullman, C. Abbafati, P. Acharya, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……, Christopher J.L. Murray. Trends in future health financing and coverage: future health spending and universal health coverage in 188 countries, 2016–40. The Lancet. 2018; 391 (10132), 1783-1798.

  38. G.A. Roth, C.O. Johnson, K.H. Abate, F. Abd-Allah, M. Ahmed, K. Alam, T. Alam, ...,Samath Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray.The burden of cardiovascular diseases among US states, 1990-2016. JAMA cardiology. 2018; 3 (5), 375-389.

  39. Ali H. Mokdad, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 177–186.

  40. Christina Fitzmaurice, ……, Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……., Ali H. Mokdad. Burden of cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2005–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 Study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 151–164.

  41. Ali H. Mokdad, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Burden of cardiovascular diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 137–149.

  42. Ali H. Mokdad, C. El Bcheraoui, H. Wang, R. Charara, I. Khalil, M. Moradi-Lakeh, A. Afshin, ……., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Gulfaraz Khan, Christopher J.L. Murray. Trends in HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality in Eastern Mediterranean countries, 1990–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 123-136.

  43. Ali H. Mokdad, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Adolescent health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: findings from the global burden of disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 79–96.

  44. Ali H. Mokdad, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Neonatal, infant, and under-5 mortality and morbidity burden in the Eastern Mediterranean region: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 63–77.

  45. Ali H. Mokdad,……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Maternal mortality and morbidity burden in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 47–61.

  46. Ali H. Mokdad, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. Intentional injuries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 39–46.

  47. Ali H. Mokdad, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Christopher J.L. Murray. The burden of mental disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2015: findings from the global burden of disease 2015 study. International Journal of Public Health. May 2018; 63 (Supplement 1), 25–37.

  48. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Prevalence and intensity of Ascaris lumbricoides infections in relation to undernutrition among children in a tea plantation community, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. BMC paediatrics. 2018; 18 (1), 13.

  49. D.A. Gunawardane, Samath D. Dharmaratne, D.S. Rowel. Neonatal outcomes and neonatal care received by the term neonates following initial hospital discharge in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 2018; 17 (2), 194-199.

  50. D.A. Gunawardane, Samath D. Dharmaratne, D.S. Rowel. Neonatal outcome of term deliveries in Sri Lanka. South East Asia Journal of Public Health. 2018; 7(2), 34-39. 

  51. L.S. Galgamuwa, S.D. Dharmaratne, D. Iddawela. Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka:spatial distribution and seasonal variations from 2009 to 2016. Parasites and Vectors. 2018; 11 (1), 60.

  52. D. Gunawardane, S. Dharmaratne, D. Rowel. Relationship between maternal anthropometry and neonatal birth weight in a Sri Lankan cohort of term neonates.Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine. 2017; 26 (2), 4-12.

  53. N.D.G. Guruge, M. Goonasekara, S.D. Dharmaratne, M.W. Gunathunga. Engaging a rural community in identifying determinants of low birth weight and deciding on measures to improve low birth weight: an experience from a Sri Lankan study. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 2017; 36 (1), 41.

  54. D.A. Gunawardane, Samath D. Dharmaratne, D.S. Rowel. The pattern of drug use among term neonates and cost implications: results from a study in a Sri Lankan neonatal care unit. Journal of the Ruhunu Clinical Society. 2017; 22 (1), 8-13.

  55. V.L. Feigin, A.A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, F. Abd-Allah, A.M. Abdulle, S.F. Abera, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …Global, regional, and national burden of neurological disorders during 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet Neurology. 2017; 16 (11), 877-897.

  56. J.B. Soriano, A.A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, S.F. Abera, A. Agrawal, M.B. Ahmed, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Theo Vos. Global, regional, and national deaths, prevalence, disability-adjusted life years, and years lived with disability for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, 1990 -2015: a systemic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2015. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. 2017; 5 (9), 691-706.
  57. M. Moradi-Lakeh, M.H. Forouzanfar, S.E. Vollset, C. El Bcheraoui, F. Daoud, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Ali H. Mokdad. Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2013: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Annals of the rheumatic diseases. 2017; 76 (8), 1365-1373.

  58. GBD 2015 Obesity Collaborators. Health effects of overweight and obesity in 195 countries over 25 years. New England Journal of Medicine. 2017; 377 (1), 13-27.

  59. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Association between intestinal helminth infections and mid-upper-arm circumference among children in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Helminthology. 2017; 92 (3) 291-297. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X17000517.

  60. U. Ralapanawa, S.D. Dharmaratne, K.P. Jayawickreme, M. Ekanayake. Epidemiology of newly diagnosed hypertensives in a tertiary care hospital in a developing country. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension. 2017; 39 (3), 251-256.

  61. G.A. Roth, C. Johnson, A. Abajobir, F. Abd-Allah, S.F. Abera, G. Abyu, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, … et al. Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases for 10 Causes, 1990 to 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017; 70 (1) 1-25; DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.04.052.

  62. E. Gakidou, A. Afshin, A.A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, C. Abbafati, K.M. Abbas, ...,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Hedyeh Ebrahimi. Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.The Lancet. 2017; 390 (10100), 1345-1422.

  63. S.I. Hay, A.A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, C. Abbafati, K.M. Abbas, F. Abd-Allah, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 333 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. The Lancet. 2017; 390 (10100), 1260-1344.

  64. T. Vos, A.A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, C. Abbafati, K.M. Abbas, F. Abd-Allah, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2016.The Lancet. 2017; 390 (10100), 1211-1259.

  65. H. Wang, A.A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, C. Abbafati, K.M. Abbas, F. Abd-Allah, ..., Dharmaratne S.D., …., Murray C.J.L. Global, regional, and national under-5 mortality, adult mortality, age-specific mortality, and life expectancy, 1970–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.The Lancet. 2017; 390 (10100), 1084-1150.

  66. Ryan M. Barber, Nancy Fullman, Reed J. D. Sorensen, ….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray.  Healthcare Access and Quality Index based on mortality from causes amenable to personal health care in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2015: a novel analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2017; 390 (10091), 231-266.

  67. J.L. Dieleman, M. Campbell, A. Chapin, E. Eldrenkamp, V.Y. Fan, ...,Dharmaratne S.D., …, Murray C.J.L. Future and potential spending on health 2015–40: development assistance for health, and government, prepaid private, and out-of-pocket health spending in 184 countries. The Lancet. 2017; 389 (10083), 2005-2030.

  68. Joseph Dieleman, Madeline Campbell, Abigail Chapin, ……,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …Christopher J.L. Murray. Evolution and patterns of global health financing 1995–2014: development assistance for health, and government, prepaid private, and out-of-pocket health spending in 184 countries. The Lancet. 2017; 389 (10083), 1981-2004.

  69. M.B. Reitsma, N. Fullman, M. Ng, J.S. Salama, A. Abajobir, K.H. Abate, ……....,Samath D. Dharmaratne, ……, George C Patton. Smoking prevalence and attributable disease burden in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2017; 389 (10082), 1885-1906.

  70. C. Fitzmaurice, C. Allen, R.M. Barber, L. Barregard, Z.A. Bhutta, H. Brenner, ..., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 32 cancer groups, 1990 to 2015: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study. JAMA oncology. 2017; 3 (4), 524-548.

  71. L. S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne, G.L.S. Galgamuwa. Nutritional status and correlated socio-economic factors among preschool and school children in plantation communities, Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2017; 17 (1): 377, 1-11.

  72. L. S. Galgamuwa, S.D. Dharmaratne, W. M. Iddawela. Dengue Fever/Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Morbidity, Mortality Seasonal Variations and Spatial Distribution in Sri Lanka, 1996 - 2014.  Annals of Global Health. 2017; 83(1), 64. 

  73. P.M. Davidson, S.D. Dharmaratne. Disastrous but preventable: Road traffic accidents. Health care for women international. 2016; 37 (7), 706.

  74. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Intestinal protozoa infections, associated risk factors and clinical features among children in a low-income tea plantation community in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2016; 3 (9), 2452-2458.

  75. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Knowledge and practices of food hygiene among food handlers in plantation sector, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific Reports. 2016; 2 (12), 304-311.

  76. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Factors associated with the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides infection among preschool children in a plantation community, Kandy District, Sri Lanka. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2016; 47, 1143-1152.

  77. H. Wang, T.M. Wolock, A. Carter, G. Nguyen, H.H. Kyu, E. Gakidou, S.I. Hay, ...., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Estimates of global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and mortality of HIV, 1980-2015: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.The Lancet HIV. 2016; 3 (8), e361-87.

  78. H.H. Kyu, C. Pinho, J.A. Wagner, J.C. Brown, A. Bertozzi-Villa, F.J. Charlson, ...., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Global and national burden of diseases and injuries among children and adolescents between 1990 and 2013: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2013 Study. JAMA pediatrics. 2016; 170 (3), 267-287.

  79. Stephen S Lim, Kate Allen, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Lalit Dandona, Mohammad H Forouzanfar, ….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Measuring the health-related Sustainable Development Goals in 188 countries: a baseline analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10053), 1813-1850.

  80. Nicholas J. Kassebaum, Ryan M. Barber, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Lalit Dandona,….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national levels of maternal mortality, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10053), 1775-1812.

  81. Haidong Wang, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Matthew M. Coates, Megan Coggeshall, Lalit Dandona, ….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, national, and selected subnational levels of stillbirths, neonatal, infant, and under-5 mortality, 1980–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10053), 1725-1774.

  82. Mohammad H. Forouzanfar, Ashkan Afshin, Lily T. Alexander, H. Ross Anderson, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, ….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray.  Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 79 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10053), 1659-1724.

  83. N.J. Kassebaum, M. Arora, R.M. Barber, Z.A. Bhutta, J. Brown, A. Carter, ...., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 315 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE), 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10053), 1603-1658.

  84. N. D. Wickramasinghe, P. R. Wijesinghe, S. D. Dharmaratne, S. B. Agampodi. The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: a cross sectional study in Sri Lanka. SpringerPlus. 2016; 5(1), 1776.

  85. T. Vos, C. Allen, M. Arora, R.M. Barber, Z.A. Bhutta, A. Brown, A. Carter, ...., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 310 diseases and injuries, 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10053), 1545-1602.

  86. Haidong Wang, Mohsen Nagavi, …….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national life expectancy, all-cause mortality, and cause-specific mortality for 249 causes of death, 1980-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. The Lancet.2016; 388 (10053), 1459-1544

  87. J.A. Haagsma, N. Graetz, I. Bolliger, M. Naghavi, H. Higashi, E.C. Mullany, ....Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. The global burden of injury: incidence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years and time trends from the Global Burden of Disease study 2013. Injury Prevention. 2016; 22 (1), 3-18.

  88. Samath D. Dharmaratne, Achala Upendra Jayatilleke, Achini C. Jayatilleke. Road traffic crashes, injury and fatality trends in Sri Lanka: 1938–2013. Bulletin of the World Health Organization.2015; 93(9):640-647.

  89. Achala Upendra Jayatilleke, Krishna C. Poudel, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Achini C. Jayatilleke, Masamine Jimba. Factors associated with RTCs among for-hire three-wheeler drivers in Sri Lanka: a case–control study. Injury Prevention. 2015; 21 (6), 374-380.

  90. M.H. Forouzanfar, L. Alexander, H.R. Anderson, V.F. Bachman, S. Biryukov, …, Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 79 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks in 188 countries, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2015(12); 386 (10010): 2287-2323.

  91. C.J.L. Murray, R.M. Barber, K.J. Foreman, A.A. Ozgoren, F. Abd-Allah, S.F. Abera, ….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 306 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 188 countries, 1990–2013: quantifying the epidemiological transition. The Lancet. 2015; 386 (10009), 2145-2191.

  92. T. Vos, R.M. Barber, B. Bell, …..,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …,Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 301 acute and chronic diseases and injuries in 188 countries, 1990-2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2015; 386 (9995), 743-800.

  93. T.T. Beyene, H. Hoek, Y. Zhang, T. Vos, Mohsen Nagavi, Haidong Wang, …….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …, Christopher J.L. Murray. Global, regional, and national age-sex specific all-cause and cause-specific mortality for 240 causes of death, 1990-2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2015; 385 (9963), 117-171.

  94. I.E. Weerasinghe, P. Fonseka, S. Dharmaratne, J. Jayatilake. Prevalence of Physical Disability among Urban Community-dwelling Adults in Sri Lanka. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development. 2015; 26 (2), 65-91.

  95. I.E. Weerasinghe, P. Fonseka, S. Dharmaratne, J. Jayatilake, A.C. Gielen. Barriers in Using Assistive Devices among a Group of Community-dwelling Persons with Lower Limb Disabilities in Sri Lanka. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development. 2015; 26 (1), 79-96.

  96. Inoka E. Weerasinghe, Anura W. Rajapaksa, C.S. Premaratne, J.A.M.S. Jayatilake, S.D. Dharmaratne. Injury occurrence among residents in a semi-urban area in Sri Lanka; A community survey. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. March 2015.5(3): 1-8.

  97. Damitha Asanga Gunawardane, Samath D. Dharmaratne. Level of fatigue and daytime sleepiness among heavy vehicle drivers in Sri
    Lanka. South East Asia Journal of Public Health. 2014. 4(1): 9-16.       

  98. Navaratna S., Kanda K., Dharmaratne S.D., Tennekoon S., Jayasinghe A., Jayasekara N., Nagano K., Obayashi Y., Arai A., Tamashiro H. Awareness and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS among residents of Kandy, Sri Lanka. AIDS Care. 2015; 27(3): 387-391.

  99. Christopher J. L. Murray, Katrina F. Ortblad, Caterina Guinovart, Stephen S. Lim, Timothy M. Wolock, ……..,Samath D. Dharmaratne, …., Jun Zhu, Xiao Nong Zou, Alan D. Lopez, Theo Vos. Global, regional, and national incidence and mortality for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria during 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2014; 384 (9947), 1005-1070.

  100. Marie Ng, Tom Flemming, Margret Robinson,….,Samath D. Dharmaratne, ….., Alan D. Lopez, Christopher J. L. Murray, Emmanuela Gakidou. Global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980–2013:a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet.2014; 384 (9945), 766-781.

  101. Nicholas J. Kassebaum, Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, Megan S. Coggeshall, Katya A. Shackelford, Caitlyn Steiner, …….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, …….., Alan D. Lopez, Mohsen Naghavi, Christopher J. L. Murray, Rafael Lozano. Global, regional, and national levels and causes of maternal mortality during 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2014; 384 (9947), 980-1004.

  102. Haidong Wang, Chelsea A. Liddell, Matthew M. Coates, Meghan D. Mooney,….., Samath D. Dharmaratne, ….., Maysaa El Sayed Zaki, Shankuan Zhu, Alan D. Lopez, Christopher J. L. Murray. Global, regional, and national levels of neonatal, infant, andunder-5 mortality during 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2014; 384(9947), 957-979.

  103. Nithershini Periyasamy, Catherine A. Lynch, Samath D. Dharmaratne, D.B. Nugegoda, Truls Østbye. Under reporting of road traffic injuries in the district of Kandy, Sri Lanka. BMJ Open. 2013;3:e003640. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003640.

  104. Samath D. Dharmaratne, Achala Upendra Jayatilleke, Asanka N. Abeyrathna, Inoka D.M. Mabharana, K. G. B. Kumbukgolle. Prevalence of motorcycle helmet use in Sri Lanka: An observational study. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology. October 2013. 5(10): 421-423.

  105. Dharmaratne S.D., Osamu K., Dehiwala G.M.C., Agampodi S.B. Effect of built environment on tsunami related injuries. Anuradhapura Medical Journal. 2013 Maha. 7(1): 5-7.

  106. Yan Liu, Neelawala G.W. Priyadarshani, Nisansala Y. Delpitiya, Miwa Tsuneta, Chandrika Jayasinghe, Ananda Jayasinghe, Samath D. Darmarathne, Yoshihide Obayashi, Asuna Arai, Romeo B. Lee, Hiko Tamashiro. Older person's preferences for long-term care and associated factors: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific E-Journal of Health Social Science. https://sites.google.com/site/asiapacificejournalofhss/. June 2013. Volume 2, Number 1.

  107. Gunawardane D.A., Dharmaratne S.D. Pattern of Road Traffic Crashes in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2009. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. June 2013. 18(01): 33-34.

  108. Christopher J. L. Murray, Victor Aboyans, Jerry P. Abraham, Ilana Ackerman, Stephanie Y. Ahn, Mohammed K. Ali, Mohammad A. AlMazroa, Miriam Alvarado, Walid Ammar, H. Ross Anderson, ….., Robert Dellavalle, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Mukesh Dherani, …., Sarah Wulf, Paul Yip, Azadeh Zabetian, David Zonies, Alan D. Lopez. GBD 2010 country results: a global public good. The Lancet. 2013; 381 (9871):965-970.

  109. Lozano R., Naghavi M., Foreman K., Lim S., Shibuya K., ……, Dharmaratne S.D., …, Lopez A.D., Murray C.J.L. Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. The Lancet. 2012 Dec 13; 380: 2095–2128. 

  110. Vos T., Flaxman A.D., Naghavi M., Lozano R., Michaud C., Ezzati M., Shibuya K., Salomon J.A., …, Dharmaratne S.D., ……, Lopez A.D., Murray C.J.L. Years lived with disability (YLDs) for 1160 sequelae of 289 diseases and injuries, 1990–2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. The Lancet. 2012 Dec 13; 380: 2163–2196.

  111. Murray C.J.L., Vos T., Lozano R., Naghavi M., Flaxman A.D., ….,Dharmaratne S.D., …. Yeh P-H., Zaidi A.K.M., Zheng Z-J, Zonies D., Alan D. Lopez. Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 291 diseases and injuries in 21 regions, 1990–2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. The Lancet. 2012, Dec 13; 380: 2197–2223.

  112. Jayasekara A.I.N., Dharmaratne S.D., Dalugama D.A.C.L., Dias K.M.G.A.N., Nawaratna W.M.S.N.K. HIV, social networks and sex seeking behaviors of men who have sex with men. The Sri Lanka Journal of Veneriology. October 2012; 3(1): 29-32.

  113. Suneth Agampodi, Thilini Agampodi, Nuwan WIckramasinghe, Santhushya Fernando, Umanga Chathurani, Wathsala Adhikari, Ishani Dharshika, Dhanaseela Nugegoda, Samath Dharmaratne, David Newlands. Productivity Cost due to Maternal Ill Health in Sri Lanka. PLoS ONE. August 2012; 7 (8): e423330.7(8): e42333. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0042333.

  114. S. D. Dharmaratne, Suneth Buddhika Agampodi, D.G.B.M.S. Dasanayake, K.W.M.P.P. Kumarihamy, R.M.A.S.K. Ratnayaka, M.S.K. WIckramathilake. Disease Burden Assessment Beyond In-patient Data: A Morbidity Profile Assessment of Outpatients. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2012; 3: 730-732.

  115. Senanayake A. M. Kularatne, Sajitha C. Weerasinghe, Champika Gihan, Sujantha Wickramasinghe, Samath Dharmaratne, Asanka Abeyrathna, and Thilak Jayalath. Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Long-Term Outcomes of a Major Outbreak of Chikungunya in a Hamlet in Sri Lanka, in 2007: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. Journal of Tropical Medicine. Vol. 2012, Article ID 639178, 6 pages, 2012. doi:10.1155/2012/639178.

  116. Suneth B. Agampodi, Suranga Fernando, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Thilini C. Agampodi. Duration of breast feeding; validity of retrospective assessment at nine months of age. BMC Paediatrics. 2011; 11: 80.

  117. Samath D. Dharmaratne, Rajitha L. Jayasuriya, Buddhipani Y. Perera, E. M. Gunasekara, A. Sathasivayyar. Opportunities and challenges for verbal autopsy in the national Death Registration System in Sri Lanka: past and future. Population Health Metrics. 2011;9:21. 

  118. Suneth B. Agampodi, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Vasanthi Thevanesam, Sameera Dassanayake, Prabhashini Kumarihamy, and Ashani Ratnayake. Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri Lanka. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2010; 10: 117.

  119. Kavi Bhalla, Kumari V. Navaratne, Saeid Shahraz, David Bartels, Jerry Abraham, Samath Dharmaratne. Estimating the incidence of road traffic fatalities and injuries in Sri Lanka using multiple data sources. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 2010; 17(4): 239 – 246.

  120. Jayatilleke A.U., Poudel K.C., Nakahara S., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.C., Jimba M. Traffic rule violations of private bus drivers and bus crashes in Sri Lanka: a case-control study. Traffic Injury Prevention. 2010; 11(3): 263 – 269.

  121. Katie Leach-Kemon, Abraham Flaxman, Samath Dharmaratne, Farshad Pourmalek, Marie Ng, Mohammad H. Forouzanfar, Stéphane Verguet. U.S. Health Care Reform: The Case for Accountability. Science. E-letter, Published January 8, 2010.

  122. Agampodi S.B., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi T.C.. Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants. BMC Public Health. 2009; 9:227.

  123. Jayatilleke A.U., Nakahara S., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.C., Poudel K.C., Jimba M. Working conditions of bus drivers in the private sector and bus crashes in Kandy district, Sri Lanka: a case control study. Injury Prevention. 2009; 15: 80-86.

  124. Jayatilleke A.U., Nakahara S., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.C. Development of a traffic injury surveillance system for a developing country. 3D Images (The Forum for Advancement of Three Dimensional Image Technology and Arts). 2007; 21: 141-46.

  125. Dharmaratne S.D., Stevenson M. Public road transport crashes in a low income country. Injury Prevention. 2006; 12: 417-20.

  126. Jayatilleke A.U., Dharmaratne S.D. Trends of road crashes in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Journal of Sri Lanka Students’ Association in Japan. 2006; 6: 12-15.

  127. Nobuyuki Nishikiori, Tomoko Abe, Dehiwala G. M. Costa, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Osama Kunii, Kazuhiko Moji. Who died as a result of the tsunami? – Risk factors of mortality among internally displaced persons in Sri Lanka: a retrospective cohort analysis. BMC Public Health. 2006; 6 (1) :73.

  128. Nobuyuki Nishikiori, Tomoko Abe, Dehiwala G. M. Costa, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Osama Kunii, Kazuhiko Moji. Timing of mortality among internally displaced persons due to the tsunami in Sri Lanka: cross sectional household survey. British Medical Journal. 2006; 332: 334-335.

  129. Dharmaratne S.D., Ameratunga S.N. Road Traffic Injuries in Sri Lanka: A call to action. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2004; 14(12): 729-730.

  130. Dharmaratne S.D., Stevenson M. Road fatalities in Sri Lanka: 1980 to 2000. Regional Health Forum. 2004; 8(1): 23-28.
 
ARTICLES AND ABSTRACTS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Oral presentations (Abstracts):
  1. Hamdani Anver, A. Ratnakeerthi, S.M. Samaragae, A. Adikari, S.D. Dharmaratne. Burden of NCDs in District General Hospital, Nawalapitiya. 5th Research Symposium of the Department of Health Services, Central Province, Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka. November 29, 2018.

  2. Hamdani Anver, A. Ratnakeerthi, S.M. Samaragae, A. Adikari, S.D. Dharmaratne. To assess the knowledge, skills and attitude of the staff nurses of ETU at teaching hospital Kandy in Sri Lanka. 5th Research Symposium of the Department of Health Services, Central Province, Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka. November 29, 2018.

  3. G.A.M. Prasadi, L. Senarathna, S.D. Dharmaratne, A. Dawson. Role of traditional and herbal medicines in mother-initiated medication for young children-A qualitative study. 1st Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2018.

  4. P.G. Amarasinghe, S.D. Dharmaratne, S. Bandara. Burden of road traffic crashes in Kurunegala. NHRS Conference, Sri Lanka. December 4, 2017.

  5. Hettiarachchi T.W., Nanayakkara N., Wijetunge S., Gunaratne L., Abeysekara D.T.J., Badurdeen Z., Fernando W.B.N.T., Hanarasinghe R., Hemage K.R.D., Somarathna Y.R., Sudeshika S.H.T., Dharmaratne S.D. Analysis of mortality pattern of chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKD-u) at a single center, Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 24-27, 2016.

  6. G.N.D. Guruge, K.M.N. Perera, S.D. Dharmaratne, W. Gunatunga. Knowledge on low birth weight among pregnant women and their partners in Anuradhapura district. In proceedings of the 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 24-27, 2016.

  7. Jayasinghe P.P., Dharmaratne S.D. Sociodemographic characteristics of families, with a child less than 5 years of age having a congenital heart disease, attending cardiology clinic at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Specialized Children’s Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and the out of pocket expenditure of those  families for a clinic visit. In proceedings of the 38thAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 12-14, 2016.
  8. N.D. Wickramasinghe, S.B. Agampodi, P.R. Wijesinghe, S.D. Dharmaratne. Key messages despite domestic violence is recognized as one of a major public health problem due to prevalence and costs Health and public health professionals are still so far away to be fully engage in its recognition and management. European Journal of Public Health. Volume 25, Issue suppl_3. October 2015. The proceedings of the 8th European Public Health Conference, Health in Europe - from global to local policies, methods and practices. Milan, Italy. October 14–17, 2015.

  9. N.D. Wickramasinghe, S.B. Agampodi, P.R. Wijesinghe, S.D. Dharmaratne. The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: A cross sectional study in Sri Lanka. European Journal of Public Health. Volume 25, Issue suppl_3, October 2015. The proceedings of the 8th European Public Health Conference, Health in Europe - from global to local policies, methods and practices. Milan, Italy. October 14–17, 2015.

  10. M.D. Yesmin, Samath D Dharmaratne. Health burden of natural disasters in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo Sri Lanka.  July 5-8, 2015.

  11. Welgama I.P., Chandradasa A.D.P.P., Dharmaratne S.D. A community based study on preschool child injuries in a selected community in Colombo district of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 19th Annual Academic Sessions, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September 19-20, 2014.

  12. Kumara J.H.D.D.R., Siriwardana P.H., Reyal H.P., Anis M.U.M., Dharmaratne S.D. Content analysis of food related television advertisements focusing on Sri Lankan children. In proceedings of the One Health International Conference, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. September 5-6, 2014.

  13. Guruge G.N.D., Perera K.M.N., Dharmaratne S., Gunathunga W. Innovating self-monitoring tools to modify determinants of low birth weight during pregnancy. In proceedings of the 127th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 15-18, 2014.

  14. Welgama I.P., Chandradasa A.D.P.P., Dharmaratne S.D. Prevalence of injuries among under 5 years old children in a selected community in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. July 14-15, 2014.

  15. Gunawardane D.A., Dharmaratne S.D. Weight gain during pregnancy: How much is enough? In proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. July 14-15, 2014.

  16. Guruge G.N.D., Perera K.M.N., Dharmaratne S., Gunathunga W. A community based health promotion intervention to address determinants of low birth weight: a process evaluation. In proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Urban Health, Manchester, United Kingdom. March 4-7, 2014.

  17. Weerasinghe I.E., Fonseka P., Dharmaratne Samath D., Jayatilake J.A.M.S. Prevalence and correlates of Physical disability: A descriptive study among community dwelling adults in urban Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International symposium: Evidence in Global Disability and Health. C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences (AIMSCS), University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India. February 22-23, 2014.

  18. Liu Y., Priyadarshani N.G.W., Delpitiya N.Y., Jayasinghe C., Jayasinghe A., Dharmaratne S.D., Obayashi Y., Arai A., Tamashiro H. Gender related attitudes toward long-term care among older people in selected areas in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. March 29-31, 2013.

  19. Yoshi Obayashi, Haruka Fujiwara, Tomoki Ohashi, Kanae Shiokawa, Neelawala G.W. Priydharshani, Nisanasala Y. Delpitiya, Gamini Seneviratne, Ananda Jayasinghe, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Hiko Tamashiro. Knowledge, attitudes and practice toward leptospirosis among community people in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka – An analysis on different farming experiences. In proceedings of the Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. March 29-31, 2013.

  20. Nawaratne S., Dharmaratne S.D., Tennekoon S., Jayasinghe A., Jayasekara N., Nagano K., Obayashi Y., Arai A., Kanda K., Tamashiro H. Awareness and attitudes related to Stigma on HIV/AIDS among residents of Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. March 29-31, 2013.

  21. Tsuneta M., Delpitiya N.Y., Priyadarshani N.G.W., Arambepola S.C.A., Jayasinghe A., Dharmaratne S.D., Obayashi Y., Arai A., Tamashiro H. An epidemiological study on prevalence of postpartum depression at the University of Peradeniya Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. March 29-31, 2013.

  22. Yoshi Obayashi, Haruka Fujiwara, Tomoki Ohashi, Kanae Shiokawa, Neelawala G.W. Priydharshani, Nisanasala Y. Delpitiya, Gamini Seneviratne, Ananda Jayasinghe, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Hiko Tamashiro. Knowledge, attitudes and practices on leptospirosis among community people in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 44th APACPH Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 14-17, 2012.

  23. Abeywardena G.S., Dharmaratne Samath D., Dhammika K.K.L., Adhikari A.M.K.J.B., Perera H.S.S. Prevalence of psychoactive substance use among school boys in Matale District. In proceedings of the 34th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 09-11, 2012.

  24. Dharmaratne Samath D., Dhammika K.K.L., Adhikari A.M.K.J.B., Perera H.S.S. Trends in non-communicable disease deaths in Sri Lanka: 1997 to 2005. In proceedings of the 34thAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 09-11, 2012.

  25. Gunawardena D.A., Dharmaratne S.D. Level of fatigue and day time sleepiness among heavy vehicle drivers attending the National Transport Medical Institute, Kandy. In proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences, Sri Lanka. 2012.

  26. Wickramatilake M.S.K., Dharmaratne S.D.  Demographic and epidemiological profile of field investigated Leptospirosis cases in 2010 within the MOH area, Kegalle and the use of prophylactic treatment. In proceedings of the 16th Annual Academic Sessions, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September, 17, 2011.

  27. Gunawardane D.A., Dharmaratne S.D. Pattern of road traffic crashes in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2009. In proceedings of the 16th Annual Academic Sessions, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September, 17, 2011.

  28. Jayasekara N., Navaratne S., Dharmaratne S.D. Internet, a newly emerging risk environment for HIV transmission in Sri Lanka? In proceedings of the National Conference on Public Health Innervations “Inspiring public health through evidence based innovations and best practices”. Kalutara, Sri Lanka. April 28-29, 2011.

  29. Dharmaratne S.D., Jayasuriya R.L., Perera M.B.Y., Gunesekara E.M.N., Sathasivayyar A. Challenge of Verbal autopsy in the National Death Registration System in Sri Lanka: the past and the future. In proceedings of the Global Congress on Verbal Autopsy: State of the Science, Bali, Indonesia. February 15-17, 2011.

  30. Wijayarathne H.K., Amarakoon G.G.G.T., Medonsa R.D.K., Dharmaratne S.D. A study of use of helmets among motorcycle riders in Anuradhapura district. In proceedings of the 33rdAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 10-12, 2011.

  31. Wickramanayake H.B.P.W., Wickramasinghe S.C., Munasinghe K.D., Wijemanne C., Karunanayake I., Dharmaratne S.D. Value of serial Serum C-Reactive protein levels in the management of neonatal sepsis. In proceedings of the 33rdAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February10-12, 2011.

  32. Herath J., Dharmaratne S.D., Illeperuma S.K., Dharmadasa D.S.P. Burden of H1N1 influenza at Teaching Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 33rdAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 10-12, 2011.

  33. Govipalgoda S., Dharmaratne S.D. Estimation of prevalence of low IQ in children presenting to Psychiatry Unit, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya with psychological problems: Implications for need of special education facilities in schools. In proceedings of the 33rdAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 10-12, 2011.

  34. Gaspe G.M.N.S., Weeratunge N.C., Dharmaratne S.D., Gunatilleke J., Dassanayake D.M.C.S., Gamage O., Kumarapeli V. Analysis of fatal road traffic fatalities in Kandy, Sri Lanka using GIS. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A154. 10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2010). London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  35. Agampodi B., Dharmaratne S.D., Thevanesam V., Dassanayake S., Kumarihamy P., Ratnayake A. Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates – A five year follow–up study from Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 23-26, 2010.

  36. Dharmaratne S.D., Sivarajasingham S., Gamage O., Gaspe G.M.N.S., Weeratunga N.C. Road traffic fatalities in the Kandy Municipality Area in Sri Lanka – A time series analysis. In proceedings of the10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 23-26, 2010.

  37. Jayasuriya R.L., Dharmaratne S.D., Champika K.M.C.U., Perera M.B.Y., Gunasekera E.N. Analysis of causes of death in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 23-26, 2010.

  38. Wijayarathne H.K., Amarakoon G.G.G.T., Walpola V.R., Dharmaratne S.D. A study on road traffic accidents draining to Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. In proceedings of the 32ndAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2010.

  39. Dharmaratne S.D., Kunii O., Costa M.D., Agampodi S.B. Effect of built environment and family environment on childhood injuries and deaths during tsunami – results of a community based, reconstructed cohort study from Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 3rdInternational WHO Conference on Children, Health and the Environment, BEXCO, Republic of Korea. June, 2009.

  40. Agampodi S.B., Fernando P.H.S., Dharmaratne S.D. Comparison of definitions used for Exclusive Breast Feeding – The Labbock’s strict definition and the WHO definition as methods of estimating Exclusive Breastfeeding rates in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 122nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. March, 2009.

  41. Abeyrathne A.N., Kulasekara K.M.M., Adikari S.K.K., Wijekoon W.M.C.R., Dharmaratne S.D. Burden of pediatric injuries to the surgical unit in the General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 31st Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  42. Lowe W.A.D.I., Dharmaratne S.D., Dinamithra N., Chandrarathne A., Doluweera M., Fernando D.J.S. Clinical guidelines and practice, the different quality of  care at a diabetes clinic in a  predominantly rural population at General Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 31st Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  43. Agampodi S.B., Fernando S., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayasuriya R. Risk factors for low birth weight in Matale district – a nested case control study. In proceedings of the 31st Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  44. Fernando S., Agampodi S.B., Dharmaratne S.D. Duration and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in medical officer of health area, Naula – a retrospective cohort study. In proceedings of the 31st Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  45. Dharmaratne S.D., Fernando D.M.G., Tennakoon S.R. A comparative study of the effectiveness of classroom based training and simulation workshop in public health emergency and disaster management for medical personnel. In proceedings of the 31st Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  46. Silva A.C., Jayatilleke A.U., Poudel K.C., Dharmaratne S.D., Sakisaka K., Jimba M. The association between the women’s attitude towards gender role and their experience of intimate partner violence by husbands in Central Province, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 23rd Conference of Japanese Association for International Health, Tokyo, Japan. March 16, 2008.  

  47. Jayatilleke A.U., Nakahara S., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.C., Jimba M. Do increased fines curb the crashes in Sri Lanka? In proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2008), City of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. March 15-18, 2008.

  48. Wickramthilake M.S.K., Nugegoda D.B., Dharmaratne S.D. Safety of street vended food and the effectiveness of an intervention to improve hygienic practices among street food venders in the district of Kandy. In proceedings of the 30th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 14-16, 2008.

  49. Wickramthilake M.S.K., Nugegoda D.B., Dharmaratne S.D. Street food venders in the Kandy district, how knowledgeable are they in safe food handling practices? In proceedings of the 30th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 14-16, 2008.

  50. Dias T.D., Dharmaratne S.D., Herath H.M.R.P., Warnasooriya D., Amarasinghe W.I. Advanced maternal age and pregnancy outcome. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  51. Wijesiri H.G.V.W., Balasooriya N.S., Wimalaratne H., Dharmaratne S.D. Burden of disease on the medical casualty ward of Teaching Hospital, Kandy. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  52. Wijesiri H.G.V.W., Balasooriya N.S., Wimalaratne H., Dharmaratne S.D. Burden of alcohol related admissions on the medical casualty ward of Teaching Hospital, Kandy. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  53. Wijesiri H.G.V.W., Balasooriya N.S., Wimalaratne H., Dharmaratne S.D. Burden of diabetes related admissions on the medical casualty ward of Teaching Hospital, Kandy. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  54. Wijesiri H.G.V.W., Balasooriya N.S., Dharmaratne S.D. “Pack year” smoking histories: Does the brands of cigarettes matter? In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  55. Balasooriya N.S., Balasooriya P.S., Wijesiri H.G.V.W., Rajakaruna R., Dharmaratne S.D. Human Otoacariasis: A retrospective Study. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  56. Wijesiri H.G.V.W., Balasooriya N.S., Dharmaratne S.D. “Pack year” smoking histories: What about patients who smoke Beedee. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.
  57. Dharmaratne S.D. The Burden of Injury in Sri Lanka – A trend analysis. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  58. Dharmaratne S.D. Health Expenditure in Sri Lanka – A trend analysis. In proceedings of the 29th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 22-24, 2007.

  59. Jayatilleke Achala Upendra, Silva Achini, Nakahara Shinji, Jimba Maso, Dharmaratne Samath D. Network Oriented Injury Surveillance System for Road Traffic Injuries. In proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Humans and Computers and the Seventh International Symposium on Spatial Media, University of Aizu and The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan. September 6-9, 2006.

  60. Dharmaratne S.D., Witharana C. An integrated approach of geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing for spatial analysis of road traffic accidents in Kandy City of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. July 4-8, 2006.

  61. Samita S., Dharmaratne S.D. Evaluation of Logistic-Normal Binomial Model as an Alternative to Binomial Model in Analyzing Clustered Clinical Data. In proceedings of the XXIIIrd International Biometric Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. June 16-21, 2006.

  62. Dharmaratne S.D., Kunii O., Costa D.M.G. Database of a tsunami affected area in Sri Lanka: What made them survive? In proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2006), International Conference Centre, Durban, South Africa. April 2-5, 2006.

  63. Dharmaratne S.D. Driver characteristics of road traffic accidents in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 119th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. March 22-25, 2006.

  64. Munasinghe N., Welgama I.P., Dharmaratne S.D. Changing patterns of the Health Resources and Vital Statistics in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 28th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 8-11, 2006.

  65. Samita S., Dharmaratne S.D. Logistic Normal Binomial Model as an Alternative to Binomial Model for Analyzing Clinical Binary Data with Overdispersion. In proceedings of the VIII Biennial Conference of International Biometric Society (Indian Region), University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India. October 4-7, 2005.

  66. Dharmaratne S.D., Samita S. Aspects of Causative Factors in Road Traffic Accidents. In proceedings of the VIII Biennial Conference of International Biometric Society (Indian Region), University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India. October 4-7, 2005.

  67. Dias TD., Herath H.M.R.P., Perera W.M.I., Dharmaratne S.D., Kumara D.A.K.J., Amarasinghe W.I. Time and the Risk of Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy. In the proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Academic Sessions, The Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 1-2, 2005.

  68. Dharmaratne S.D. Hospital costs of Road Traffic Injuries in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 27th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 10-12, 2005.

  69. Dharmaratne S.D., Balasooriya M. The Burden of Injury in Teaching Hospital Peradeniya. In proceedings of the 27th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 10-12, 2005.

  70. Dharmaratne S.D., Peiris S. Road Traffic Accidents in Sri Lanka: The past and the Future. In proceedings of the International Sri Lankan Statistical Conference, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. December 28-30, 2004.

  71. Dharmaratne S.D., Hendrie D. Economic costs of road traffic crashes in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 5thMeasuring the Burden of Injury Conference, Baden bie Wein, Austria. June 3-4, 2004.

  72. Dharmaratne S.D. Epidemiology of Road Traffic Crashes in the Kandy Police Area, Sri Lanka. 1st Asia-Pacific Injury Prevention Conference and 6th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Control, Burswood International Convention Center, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. March 16-18, 2003.

  73. Dharmaratne S.D., Amarasinghe W.I., Eriyagama S., Wijeyasiri C. A cost analysis in managing an uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery and a caesarian section in the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. In proceedings of the Silver Jubilee Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 6-8, 2003.

  74. Peiris C., Kumarasiri C.U., Dharmaratne S.D. Use of Prostaglandin Vaginal Tablets as a ripening agent of the cervix prior to induction of labour with syntocinon. In proceedings of the 6th International Medical Congress, Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. December 13-15, 2002.

  75. Eriyagama S., Dharmaratne S.D., Peiris C., Wijayasiri C. Cost analysis in managing an uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery and a caesarian section in the Base Hospital, Gampola. In proceedings of the 6th International Medical Congress, Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. December 13-15, 2002.

  76. Dharmaratne S.D. Cost analysis in managing snakebite envenomed patients admitted to the General Hospital, Kandy. In proceedings of the 24th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 14-16, 2002.

  77. Dharmaratne S.D. Is the increase in diesel vehicles a health hazard for Sri Lanka? In proceedings of the Seventh Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium 2001, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. December 28-29, 2001. 

  78. Dharmaratne S.D. Cost analysis in managing snakebite envenomed patients admitted to a rural hospital in the North Central Province in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the Fourth World Congress of Herpetology, Bentota, Sri Lanka. December 3-9, 2001.

  79. Dharmaratne S.D., Nugegoda D.B.  Road traffic accidents in the Kandy police area. In proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. November 16, 2001.

  80. Premaratne C., Jayawickrama D.P., Dharmaratne S.D. Factor’s affecting outcome of patients with extra dural haemorrhage (EDH). In proceedings of the 23rd Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 2001.

  81. Premaratne C., Jayawickrama D.P., Dharmaratne S.D. 80 patients with extra dural haemorrhage (EDH) – A study of the epidemiology. In proceedings of the 23rd Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 2001.

  82. Dharmaratne S.D., Nugegoda D.B. Road traffic accidents in the Kandy police area in 1995. In proceedings of the 5th International Medical Congress, Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. July 22, 2000.

  83. Dharmaratne S.D., Nugegoda D.B. A retrospective analysis of morbidity patterns detected at School Medical Inspections during 1990 to 1999 in the Hindagala Community Health Project area. In proceedings of the 5th International Medical Congress, Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. July 22, 2000.

  84. Dharmaratne S.D., Naotunne T. de S., Wickremasinghe A.R. Chloroquine Prophylaxis in Pregnancy in the Anuradhapura District. In proceedings of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka Annual Sessions, Colombo. Sri Lanka. October 25, 1997.
 
Poster presentations (Abstracts):
  1. Y.B.M.A.S.K. Yapa Bandara, Samath D. Dharmaratne. Knowledge and Training on injury prevention among teachers involved in student sports activities in schools situated in the Kandy Municipal Council Area. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2019.

  2. Welgama I.P., Dharmaratne S.D., Herath H.D.B. Short Term Activity Limitations in Children following Traumatic Injuries in Colombo district of Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. 2018; 24 (Suppl 2), A258.1. Safety 2018.

  3. Welgama I.P., Dharmaratne S.D., Herath H.D.B. Community Perceptions on School Related Injuries of Children aged 5 to 12 years, in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. 2018; 24 (Suppl 2), A198.2. Safety 2018.

  4. J. Ekanayake, R. Birch, B. Matthews, A. Nanayakkara, M. Jayawardena, S.D. Dharmaratne. Swim for safety Sri Lanka – Survival swimming and water safety education among school children. Injury Prevention2018; 24 (Suppl 2), 2018. A164. Safety 2018.

  5. Jayasundara P.H., Jayasundara. D., Dharmaratne S.D. Contemporary and Prospective Hypertension Mortality in Sri Lanka: What Develop in the Eve of 2025? Canadian Hypertension Congress, Toronto, Canada. 2017.

  6. Damayanthi H., Moy F.M., Khatijah L.A., Dharmaratne S.D. Malnutrition and Associated Factors among Community-dwelling Elderly in Sri Lanka. Annals of Global Health. 2017; 83 (1), 77.

  7. P.G. Amarasinghe, S.D. Dharmaratne, S. Bandara. Cost of road traffic crashes in Kurunegala. NHRS Conference, Sri Lanka. December 5, 2017.

  8. M. Prasadi, L. Senarathna, S. Dharmaratne, L. De Silva, A. Dawson. Mothers' knowledge attitude and perception on side effects of medicines given for children-A qualitative study. Clinical Toxology. 2017; 56 (7), 708-708.16th Annual Scientific Congress of Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT), Kandy, Sri Lanka. November 8-10, 2017.

  9. L.S. Galgamuwa, S.D. Dharmaratne, W.M. Iddawela. Dengue Fever/Dengue hemorrhagic Fever: Morbidity, Mortality Seasonal Variations and Spatial Distribution in Sri Lanka, 1996-2014. Annals of Global Health. 2017; 83 (1), 64.

  10. P.G. Amarasinghe, S.D. Dharmaratne, S. Bandara, N. Amarasinghe. Cost of Road Traffic Crashes in a Developing Country, Sri Lanka. Annals of Global Health. 2017; 83 (1), 32.

  11. H. Damayanthi, S. Dharmaratne. Factors affecting academic performance of nursing undergraduates in a University, Sri Lanka-A pilot study. International Journal of Evidence-Based Health Care. 2016; 14. S9.

  12. G.A.M. Prasadi, L. Senarathna, S.D. Dharmaratne, A. Dawson, Administration of Over-the-Counter Medication to Children at Home and Accuracy of Oral Liquid Measuring Devices- An observational study. In the proceedings of the 15th International Scientific Congress of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Singapore. 2016. 

  13. Pinithi Siriwardena, Dinesh Jayasundera, S.D. Dharmaratne. A Trend Analysis of Hypertension Disease Deaths in Sri Lanka during 2000-2006. In proceedings of the 2016 Canadian Hypertension Congress, Hypertension and Beyond, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.  October 19 - 21, 2016.

  14. L.S. Galgamuwa, D. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Development of Food Hygiene Surveillance System in Plantation Sector, Sri Lanka. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2016; 8 (1): e113.

  15. Amarasinghe P. G., Dhamaratne S. D., Bandara M.R.S.S., Amarasinghe J.N.P. Epidemiology of road traffic crashes and involved road users in a police division in Sri Lanka.  In proceedings of the  48th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan.  September 16-19, 2016.

  16. Bernadette Matthews, Rhiannon Birch, Mevan Jayawardena, Dushani Mathew, Asanka Nanayakkara, Sanath Wiyayaratne, Samath D. Dharmaratne. A cross country analysis of drowning in Sri Lanka: 2001 to 2006 and 2009. Injury Prevention. 2016; 22 (Suppl 2), A295-A295.

  17. Tamara Kalubowila, Samath Dharmaratne, Diana Samarakkody, Roshan Hewapathirana, Achini Jayatilleke, Achala Upendra Jayatilleke. Baseline injury data of the first safe community in Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. 2016; 22 (Suppl 2), A225-A225.

  18. I. Welgama, H. Herath, S. Dharmaratne.  Parental perceptions on risk of child injuries in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. 2016; 22 (Suppl 2), A167-A167.

  19. I. Welgama, P. Chandradasa, S. Dharmaratne.  Injury incidence of children below 5 years of age, in a community health division in Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. 2016; 22 (Suppl 2), A164-A164.

  20. I.E. Weerasinghe, P. Fonseka, S. Dharmaratne, S. Jayatilake. Social impact on lower limb disability among urban community dwelling residents in Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. 2016; 22 (Suppl 2), A132-A132.

  21. Galgamuwa G.L.S., Iddawela W.M.D.R., Dharmaratne S.D. Trends in mortality of diabetes mellitus in Sri Lanka, 1997-2006. In proceedings of the 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 24-27, 2016.

  22. S. Hewage, S.D. Dharmaratne. Morbidity pattern in individuals seeking treatment in primary medical care units in the division of the ampara regional director of health services, Sri Lanka and related costs. Annals of Global Health. 2016; 82 (3), 335.

  23. G.L.S. Galgamuwa, W.M.D.R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Nutritional status of school children in plantation sector, Sri Lanka. Annals of Global Health. 2016; 82 (3), 356.

  24. Maneesha G.A.M., Dharmaratne S.D., Senarathna L., Dawson A. Prevalence of parental initiated medication in children- a systematic review. In proceedings of the 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka.  July 5-8, 2015.

  25. G.L.S. Galgamuwa, W.M.D.R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Intestinal parasitic infections and body mass index among children living in tea plantation sector in Kandy, Sri Lanka.128th International Medical Conference of Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 5-8, 2015.

  26. G.L.S. Galgamuwa, W.M.D.R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Deworming practices and intestinal parasitic infections among children in tea plantation sector in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH). Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 13 – 14, 2015.

  27.  G.L.S. Galgamuwa, W.M.D.R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Intestinal helminth infections and the impact of physical growth among school children in tea plantation sector, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the British Society for Parasitology – Spring Meeting -2015. Liverpool, United Kingdom.  April 16-18, 2015.

  28.  G.L.S. Galgamuwa, W.M.D.R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Awareness of parasitic infections and deworming practices in plantation sector adult community, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the British Society for Parasitology – Spring Meeting -2015. Liverpool, UK.  April 16 – 18, 2015.

  29. G.L.S. Galgamuwa, W.M. D. R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Cryptosporidiosis and associated factors in plantation sector children, Kandy, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2015; 45, S113-S113.

  30. Muditha N. Lansakara, Mohomad N. Jazeel, Athula Wijethunga, Kumaradasan Gnanakanthan, Samath D. Dharmaratne. Cardiac Myxoma-A case series from a Cardiothoracic Unit in a developing country: Sri Lanka. Journal of cardiothoracic surgery. 2015; 10 (1), A285.

  31. Muditha N. Lansakara, Mohamed N. Jazeel, Imbulpitiya G.P. Duminda, K. Gnanakanthan, Samath D. Dharmaratne. International Normalized Ratio (INR) instability in post-valve replacement readmissions in Sri Lanka. Journal of cardiothoracic surgery. 2015; 10 (S1), A284.

  32. L.S. Galgamuwa, W. M. D. R. Iddawela, S.D. Dharmaratne. Acute energy undernutrition and intestinal parasitic infections in under five years children in low socio-economic communities, Sri Lanka. Annals of Global Health. 2015; 81 (1), 5-6.

  33. Lahiru S. Galgamuwa, Devika Iddawela, Samath D. Dharmaratne. Development and Piloting of Ascariasis Surveillance System of Children in Sri Lanka. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2015; 7(1):e130. Published online 2015 Feb 26. doi: 10.5210/ojphi.v7i1.5796.

  34. Gunawardane  D.A., Dharmaratne S.D. Fatal Crashes on Sri Lankan roads. In proceedings of the 127th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 15-18, 2014.

  35. Gunawardane  D.A., Dharmaratne  S.D. Survey of socio-demographic characteristics, working conditions and health status of heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 127th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 15-18, 2014.

  36. Reyal H.P., Anis M.U.M., Kumara J.H.D.D.R., Siriwardena P.H, Dharmaratne S. Content analysis of food related television advertisements focusing on Sri Lankan children. In proceedings of the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference: Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Universities 2.0: Advancing Global Health in the Post-MDG Era. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. May 10-12, 2014.

  37. Weerasinghe I., Rajapakse A.W., Premaratne C.S., Jayatilake J.A., Dharmaratne S.D. A community survey on the occurrence of injuries among residents in a semi-urban area in Sri Lanka.  In proceedings of the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference: Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Universities 2.0: Advancing Global Health in the Post-MDG Era. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. May 10-12, 2014.

  38. Dissanayaka N.W., Dharmaratne S.D. Cause of death pattern in 2009 in the districts in Sri Lanka – A descriptive study. In proceedings of the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference: Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Universities 2.0: Advancing Global Health in the Post-MDG Era. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. May 10-12, 2014.

  39. Gunasekera A., Panapitiya L., Dharmaratne S.D. Accident and emergency care policy for Sri Lanka: A policy change. In proceedings of the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference: Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Universities 2.0: Advancing Global Health in the Post-MDG Era. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. May 10-12, 2014.

  40. Jayasuriya R.L., Dharmaratne S.D., Ranasinghe D.K. Cost estimation of Divisional Hospitals in Kandy, Sri Lanka using the hospital information system. In proceedings of the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference: Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Universities 2.0: Advancing Global Health in the Post-MDG Era. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. May 10-12, 2014.

  41. Inoka Weerasinghe, Pushpa Fonseka, Samath Dharmaratne, Sumedha Jayatilake. A descriptive study on injury related physical disability in urban Sri Lanka. British Journal of Sports Medicine. April 2014; 48, 7:671:A296. IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport. Monaco, 2014.

  42. Weerasinghe I.E., Fonseka P., Dharmaratne Samath D. Impact of limb disability on recreational activities among disabled in an urban community in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International symposium: Evidence in Global Disability and Health. C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences (AIMSCS), University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India. February 22-23, 2014.

  43. Jayatilake J.A.M.S., Weerasinghe I.E., Rajapakse A.W., Premaratne C.S., Dharmaratne Samath D. A survey on maxillofacial injuries in a semi-urban community in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International symposium: Evidence in Global Disability and Health. C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences (AIMSCS), University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India. February 22-23, 2014.

  44. Weerasinghe I.E., Fonseka P., Dharmaratne Samath D., Jayatilake J.A.M.S. A review on the availability of services for the limb disabled in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International symposium: Evidence in Global Disability and Health. C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences (AIMSCS), University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India. February 22-23, 2014.

  45. Weerasinghe I.E., Fonseka P., Dharmaratne Samath D., Jayatilake J.A.M.S. Barriers for use of assistive devices for the limb disabled in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the International symposium: Evidence in Global Disability and Health. C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Sciences (AIMSCS), University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India. February 22-23, 2014.

  46. Karunarathna A.N.W., Dharmaratne S.D. Knowledge on Thalassemia among grade 12 school children in Kurunegala education division. In proceedings of the 4thPGIM Academic Sessions 2013 of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine. July 19-20, 2013.

  47. Bandara I.R., Dharmaratne S.D. Injury death pattern in 2009 in the districts in Sri Lanka: a descriptive study. The Lancet: Pg 13. Global Health Metrics and Evaluation: Data, Debates, Directions. Seattle, Washington, United States of America. June 17-19, 2013.

  48. Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.U., Jayatilleke A.C. 70-year trend of road traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities in Sri Lanka: a systematic analysis. The Lancet: Pg 35. Global Health Metrics and Evaluation: Data, Debates, Directions. Seattle, Washington, United States of America. June 17-19, 2013.

  49. Ginige P., Dharmaratne S.D. Improvement in health seeking behavior in Mental Retardation through a policy change in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the Fourth Annual Conference of Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Global Health: Innovation/Implementation/Impact. Washington Marriott, Washington DC, USA. May 14-16, 2013.

  50. Bandara, M.R.S.S, De Alwis A.K.S.B, Amarasinghe P.G, Vidanapathirana D.R, Dharmaratne S.D. Interruption of malaria Transmission with selective and Targeting Introduction of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) in a low malaria transmission area in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 2nd Global Conference on Entomology. Kuching, Malaysia, November, 2013.

  51. Bandara  M.R.S.S., De Alwis A.K.S.B., Amarasinghe P.G., Vidanapathirana D.R., Dharmaratne S.D. A comparative study on effectiveness and acceptance of the use of 1% Temephos sand granules (Abate®) and larvivorous fish against Dengue vector larvae in Kurunegala District Sri Lanka.  In proceedings of the 2nd Global Conference on Entomology. Kuching, Malaysia, November, 2013.

  52. Nithershini P., Dharmaratne S.D., Nugegoda D.B., Ostbye T., Lynch C.A. Cost of care relating to road traffic injuries in two tertiary care centers in the District of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Academic Emergency Medicine. May 2013, Vol. 20, No. 5, Suppl 1, No 781.

  53. Obayashi Y., Fujiwara H., Priyadarshani N.G.W., Delpitiya N.Y., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayasinghe A., Tamashiro H. A study on child growth and development of Sri Lanka – Cross sectional study in Tea Estate areas of Kandy Suburbs. In proceedings of the Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. March 29-31, 2013.

  54. Yoshi Obayashi, Haruka Fujiwara, Neelawala G.W. Priydharshani, Nisanasala Y. Delpitiya, Samath D. Dharmaratne, Ananda Jayasinghe, Hiko Tamashiro. A study on child growth and development in certain selected tea estate areas of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 44th APACPH Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 14-17, 2012.

  55. Jayasekara A.A.I.N., Dharmaratne S.D., Dalugama D.A.C.L., Dias K.M.G.A.N., Navaratne W.M.S.N., Saranga T.A. Knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of nurses towards HIV. In proceedings of the 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Venereologists, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 12-13, 2012.

  56. Jayasekara A.A.I.N., Dodampegama C., Rathnayaka M.C.S., Dharmaratne S.D., Dalugama D.A.C.L., Dias K.M.G.A.N., Navaratne W.M.S.N. Barriers to access to HIV prevention services: An internet survey of men who have sex with men (MSM). In proceedings of the 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Venereologists, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 12-13, 2012.

  57. Welgama I.P., Dharmaratne S.D. Fractures following falls in Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. October 2012; 18 (Supplement 1): A120. Safety 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. October 1-4, 2012.

  58. Jayatilleke A.U., Poudel K.C., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.C., Jimba M. Drivers’ working conditions and private bus crashes in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. October 2012; 18 (Supplement 1): A208. Safety 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. October 1-4, 2012.

  59. Jayatilleke A.U., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke A.C. Increased traffic fines and road traffic crashes in Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. October 2012; 18 (Supplement 1): A209. Safety 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. October 1-4, 2012

  60. Nithershini P., Dharmaratne S.D., Nugegoda D.B., Ostbye T., Lynch C.A. The incidence of road traffic injuries in Kandy, Sri Lanka.  Injury Prevention. October 2012; 18 (Supplement 1): A213. Safety 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. October 1-4, 2012.

  61. Nithershini P., Dharmaratne S.D., Nugegoda D.B., Ostbye T., Lynch C.A. The economic impact of road traffic injuries on household in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. October 2012; 18 (Supplement 1): A213. Safety 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. October 1-4, 2012.

  62. Samarakkody D.C., Dharmaratne S.D., Ellawala R.N. Evaluation of pilot Injury Surveillance System in Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. October 2012; 18 (Supplement 1): A240. Safety 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. October 1-4, 2012.

  63. Navaratne S, Dharmaratne Samath D., Suraweera J.P., Jayasekara A.A.I.N., Tennekoon S. Childhood obesity in Sri Lanka – A literature review. In proceedings of the 34thAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 09-11, 2012.

  64. Jayasekara A.A.I.N., Dalugama D.A.C.L., Dharmaratne Samath D., Dias Nishantha, Navaratne Samidi. HIV, social networks and sex seeking behaviors of men who have sex with men. In proceedings of the 34thAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 09-11, 2012.

  65. Jayasekara A.A.I.N., Dalugama D.A.C.L., Dharmaratne Samath D., Dias Nishantha, Navaratne Samidi. Sexual dysfunctions in an internet sample of Sri Lankan men who have sex with men. n proceedings of the 34thAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 09-11, 2012.

  66. Amarasinghe P.G., Dharmaratne Samath D. Road traffic accidents in the Kurunegala police division, Sri Lanka in 2010. In proceedings of the 34thAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 09-11, 2012.

  67. Dharmaratne S.D., Perera H.S.S., Dhammika K.K.L., Adhikari K.J.B., Weerasinghe M.N.S. Outpatient department (OPD) attendance by district and type of hospital from 1991 to 2007. In proceedings of the 16th Annual Academic Sessions, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September, 17, 2011.

  68. Dassanayaka J.H., Dharmaratne S.D. Patient day cost and the disease pattern of admission of the Intensive Care Unit at Base Hospital, Horana, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 16th Annual Academic Sessions, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September, 17, 2011.

  69. Jayasekekara A.A., Navaratne S., Dharmaratne S.D. Sexual dysfunction in an Internet sample of Sri Lankan Men Who Have Sex with Men. In proceedings of the 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP 10), BEXCO, Busan, Republic of Korea. August 26-30, 2011.

  70. Jayasekara N., Navaratne S., Dharmaratne S.D. Internet, a newly emerging risk environment for HIV transmission in Sri Lanka? In proceedings of the 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP 10), BEXCO, Busan, Republic of Korea. August 26-30, 2011.

  71. Navaratne S., Senarath U., Dharmaratne S.D., Tennekoon S. Parental perspectives on child care in child care centers in Kandy. In proceedings of the National Conference on Public Health Innervations “Inspiring public health through evidence based innovations and best practices”. Kalutara, Sri Lanka. April 28-29, 2011.

  72. Dharmaratne S.D., Foreman K., Jayasuriya R.L. Epidemiological transition in Sri Lanka from 1950 to 2006. The Lancet: Pg 26. Global Health Metrics and Evaluation: Controversies, Innovation, Accountability. Seattle, Washington, United States of America. March 14-16, 2011.

  73. Jayasuriya R.L., Dharmaratne S.D. Misclassification patterns of maternal deaths in Sri Lanka. The Lancet: Pg 48. Global Health Metrics and Evaluation: Controversies, Innovation, Accountability. Seattle, Washington, United States of America. March 14-16, 2011.

  74. Jayasuriya R.L., Dharmaratne S.D., Perera M.B.Y., Gunesekara E.M.N., Upali O.W.S., Lozano R. Challenge of Verbal autopsy in the National Death Registration System in Sri Lanka: the past and the future. In proceedings of the Global Congress on Verbal Autopsy: State of the Science, Bali, Indonesia. February 15-17, 2011.

  75. Periyasamy N., Dharmaratne S.D., Ileperuma S.K., Dharmadasa D.S.P., Emithiyagoda G.A.M.D.K., Farah M.M.F. Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Dengue Fever among adults in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas of Udunuwara and Bambaradeniya in the Kandy District. In proceedings of the 32ndAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2010.

  76. Abeyrathna A.N., Dharmaratne S.D., Adikari A.A.S.K. Burden of work place injuries to the surgical unit in the General Hospital, Nuwara-Eliya, Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A27. 10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2010). London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  77. Dharmaratne S.D., Gamage O., Weeratunge N.C., Kumarapeli V. Road traffic crashes in Kandy, Sri Lanka: the effect of a policy change on “on the spot” insurance scheme. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A140. 10thWorld Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2010). London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  78. Dharmaratne S.D., Gamage O., Gaspe G.M.N.S., Weeratunge N.C., Kumarapeli V. Road fatalities in Kandy, Sri Lanka: 2000 to 2008. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A178. 10thWorld Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2010). London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  79. Wijayarathna H.K., Amarakoon G.G.G.T., Jeewantha H.B.D., Senanayake J.K., Dharmaratne S.D. A study of warfare injuries draining to Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A203. 10thWorld Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2010). London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  80. Jayatilleke A.U., Poudel K.C., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayatilleke M., Jimba M. Risky driving beaviours of three-wheeler drives and three-wheeler crashes in Sri Lanka: A case-control study. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A218. Safety 2010. London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  81. Rajapaksha R.W.M.A.L., Kumbukgolla K.G.V., Dharmaratne S.D. Seat belt usage pattern in a developing country: Sri Lanka which is about to implement new regulations. Injury Prevention. September 2010; 16 (Supplement No 1): A244. 10thWorld Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2010). London, United Kingdom. September 21-24, 2010.

  82. Dissanayake W.P., Dharmaratne S.D., Mendis S. Access for secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the North Central Province in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 23-26, 2010.

  83. Abeyratne R.M.A.I.K., Perera K., Dharmaratne S.D. Analysis of cancer deaths in Sri Lanka: The magnitude and causes. In proceedings of the10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 23-26, 2010.

  84. Jayasuriya R.L., Dharmaratne S.D., Champika K.M.C.U. Ischaemic heart disease mortality trends in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 32ndAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2010.

  85. Dharmaratne S.D., Abeyrathne A. Burden of falls to the Surgical Unit in the General Hospital, Nuwara-Eliya, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 9th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Melbourne, Australia. July 26-28, 2009.

  86. Fernando P.H.S., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi S.B., Lowe A. Cost estimation of diabetic clinic attendance at the General Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the7th World Congress on Health Economics, Beijing, China. July, 2009.

  87. Abeyrathne A., Dharmaratne S.D. Burden of unintentional injuries to the surgical unit in the General Hospital, Nuwar-Eliya, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 1st Regional Southeastern Europe Conference on Safe Communities, Novi Sad, Serbia. June 23-25, 2009.

  88. Agampodi S.B., Fernando S., Dharmaratne S.D., Jayasuriya R.  Indoor cigarette smoking and Infant growth – the study protocol. In proceedings of the 3rdInternational WHO Conference on Children, Health and the Environment, BEXCO, Republic of Korea. June, 2009.

  89. Agampodi S.B., Dharmaratne S.D. Incidence of self-reported, non-fatal, on-board injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants. In proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Public Health, Istanbul, Turkey. April 27-May1, 2009.

  90. Agampodi S.B., Dharmaratne S.D. Incidence of on-board injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants – a pilot study. n proceedings of the 122nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. March, 2009.

  91. Wickramathilake M.S.K., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi S.B., Dasanayake D.G.B.M.S., Kumarihamy K.W.M.P.P., Ratnayake R.M.A.S.K. Analysis of Out Patient Department (OPD) cost in the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya (THP). In proceedings of the 122nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. March, 2009.

  92. Agampodi S.B., Fernando S., Dharmaratne S.D. Prevalence of undesirable infant feeding practices in a rural community in Matale district- a preliminary analysis. In proceedings of the 122nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. March, 2009.

  93. Fernando P.H.S., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi S.B., Lowe A. Economic burden of diabetics – Hospital costs for diabetic clinic attendees in General Hospital, Kandy. In proceedings of the 122nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. March, 2009.

  94. Wickramathilake M.S.K., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi S.B., Dasanayake D.G.B.M.S., Kumarihamy K.W.M.P.P., Ratnayake R.M.A.S.K. Trend analysis of Out Patient Department Attendance in the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. In proceedings of the 31stAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  95. Wickramathilake M.S.K., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi S.B., Dasanayake D.G.B.M.S., Kumarihamy K.W.M.P.P., Ratnayake R.M.A.S.K. Disease Pattern in Out Patient Department Attendance in the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. In proceedings of the 31stAnnual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 11-14, 2009.

  96. Fernando P.H.S., Dharmaratne S.D., Agampodi S.B., Lowe A. The out of pocket expenditure of diabetic clinic attendance at the General Hospital, Kandy. In proceedings of the Annual Academic Conference of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September 17-20, 2008.

  97. Jayasuriya R.L., Dharmaratne S.D., Sivakanesan R. Anemia among first year female undergraduates at University of Peradeniya. In proceedings of the Annual Academic Conference of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September 17-20, 2008.

  98. Cooray P.R., Dharmaratne S.D. Level of vision among public transport drivers and road traffic crashes in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2008), City of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. March 15-18, 2008.

  99. Dharmaratne S.D., Abeyrathna A.N., Mabhaeana I.D.M., Kumbukgolla K.G.B. Prevalence of motorcycle helmet use in Sri Lanka – An observational study. In proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2008), City of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. March 15-18, 2008.

  100. Samita S. Dharmaratne S.D., Jayasinghe C., Anputhas M. Variability in the response probability as a latent variable in analyzing clinical data. In proceedings of the International Conference on Statistical Latent Variable Models in the Health Sciences, Perugia, Italy. September 6-8, 2006.

  101. Dharmaratne S.D., Samita S. Dynamic factor model to identify common trends in Road Traffic Accidents in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the XXIIIrd International Biometric Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. June 16-21, 2006.

  102. Dharmaratne S.D., Stevenson M., Ameratunga S. Pedestrian injuries in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2006), International Conference Centre, Durban, South Africa. April 2-5, 2006.

  103. Welgama I.P., Munasinghe N., Dharmaratne S.D. Changing patterns of the Burden of Disease in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 28th Annual Academic Sessions, The Kandy Society of Medicine, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 8-11, 2006.

  104. Dharmaratne S.D., Stevenson M., Kai Lo S. Road traffic fatalities in Sri Lanka: The past and the future. In proceedings of the 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2004), Vienna Conference Centre, Vienna, Austria. June 6-9, 2004.

  105. Peiris C., Kumarasiri C.U., Dharmaratne S.D., Wijayasiri C. Survey on contraceptive knowledge and use in the Base Hospital, Gampola. In proceedings of the 6th International Medical Congress, Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association, Gannoruwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. December 13-15, 2002.
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