Background: The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health issue in India; however, the optimal growth pattern for such infants not clear. purpose this study to understand causal association between LBW and stunting preschool children India. Methods: National Family Health Survey-4 large cross-sectional survey based on nationally representative sample 699,686 women age group 15−49 years was conducted during 2015−2016 used children’s file with 259,002 0−59 months...

BackgroundThere exists a number of studies on the causes and determinants childhood mortality in developing world. However, to best our knowledge, none existing have examined effect wealth birth interval Nigeria. This study is an attempt fill that gap.MethodsData for this comes from Nigeria Demographic Health Survey 2013, which nationally representative cross-sectional survey. uses information 119,386 under-5 children analyze mortality. Bi-variate Cox regression technique were applied...

Abstract Background Our objectives were to describe both the development, and content, of a charitable food dataset that includes geographic information for pantries in 12 American states. Methods Food identified from foodpantries.org website states, which linked state-, county-, census-level demographic information. The publicly available 2015 Access Research Atlas 2010 US Census Population Housing used obtain each study state. We conducted descriptive analysis chi-square tests test...

Abstract This study aimed to assess the changes in neonatal and infant mortality rates Nigeria over period 1990 2018 using Nigerian Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) data, their socio-demographic determinants data from most recent survey conducted 2018. The rate was 87 per 1000 live births 1990, this increased 100 2003 – an increase of around 15% 13 years. Neonatal started decline steadily thereafter continued do so until 2013. After 2013, morality rose slightly by year Information for 27,465...

BackgroundFew recent studies have demonstrated that in India diabetes prevalence varies geographically. Differences individual-level factors and socioeconomic status are common explanations for this variation. However, we not come across any study on spatial clusters at the district-level among reproductive-age women southern India. Therefore, was carried out to understand clustering of its determinants India.MethodsNational Family Health Survey (2015–16) data used estimate High Blood...

Aims: Anemia accounts for 40% of maternal deaths in India. In order to address this problem, the Government India implemented largest programme with greatest potential reduce mortality by free distribution Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementations especially during Antenatal Care (ANC) visits. But major concern among policymakers and researchers has been poor adherence supplement pregnant women. However, we tend think that given severity there is no investigation on issue. Hence, aim paper...

Abstract Background In recent years, the hysterectomy, a surgical removal of uterus, has received increased attention in health policy debates India. The trigger for this was series media reports that highlighted an unusual surge number women undergoing hysterectomies with significant cases involving young and early menopausal from low-income families. When menopause occurs as result then hormones such estrogen progesterone affect how body cells respond to insulin. To date, we have not come...

In recent years, hysterectomy has received increased attention in health policy debates India. On the other hand, based non-communicable disease specific data for India, 2011, WHO portray a grim picture and recommended to government 20% reduction hypertension by 2020; however, trends show that it is increasing. Yet, date, there not been single nationally representative study of prevalence among women who undergo hysterectomy.The used Indian fourth round National Family Health Survey data,...

The early detection of anaemia is important for its subsequent control and incidence among women childbearing age. This study aimed to assess the status preconception young married in India using National Family Health Survey-4 data collected 2015-16. A total 65,238 sample were analysed univariate, bivariate multivariate techniques. majority belonged Hindu religion (81.7%), lived rural areas (64.5%) had secondary level education (51.8%), 41.7% not yet given birth. percentage suffering from...

Diarrhoea is one of the deadliest diseases and causing death among children in India, but no systematic attempt made to understand it especially its control using oral rehydration salts (ORS). It well known that use ORS Zinc have been effective containing diarrhoea children. An large scale national data set India their associated factors diarrhoeal under five India.

Marriage is a significant milestone in one's life, and the age at which individuals choose to get married can have various implications. By examining marriage its determinants different regions, such as Kerala Bihar, we gain insights into Socio-demographic factors that influence this decision. The National Family Health Survey (2019–2021) data was used. A total of 41,392 ever women from (8, 579) Bihar (32,813) were analysed using bivariate multiple binary logistic regression approaches meet...

Background: The leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, is becoming more prevalent worldwide and especially in low- middle-income nations (LMICs) like India. Objective: This study aims to examine the change prevalence of Hypertension develop a statistical model factors among Men Materials Methods: used data from National Family Health Survey (NFHS 4 5) samples men aged 15-54 years whose blood pressure (BP) was measured during survey. Results: shows that 16.3% 21.5%...

Despite the enormous burden, diabetes care in community is still substandard. According to studies conducted Latur District, there a significant gap between recommended and actual care, which results poor health outcomes. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken District of Maharashtra. sample 505 self-reported persons with from 413 households were interviewed May October 2017. The study used total samples for bivariate multivariate analyses. Only 19% respondents reported that they accessed...

The purpose is to examine HIV/AIDS impact on fertility attitudes among women living with in a high HIV prevalent district India. We used data from cross-sectional survey conducted randomly selected currently married positive women, 15–29 years of age. As as 68% the who are do not want have another child. Surprisingly, about 17% never given birth child, and 43% them any children. Irrespective age, education, occupation, place residence, caste, above pattern remained same. main reason that...

Background: For effective planning and administrative purpose, a precise estimate of burden due to tobacco projection figure is essential.There were some studies in India, reporting tobacco-related cancers.However, there no observable study especially for these backward forward state, attempting assess cancers measuring the geographical variations.Hence, this tried highlights geographic variation between one from developed state as Kerala, another not so well-developed Bihar India. Materials...

Background Most of the women who use alcohol and tobacco before pregnancy likely to during pregnancy. The objectives this study was describe use, identify associated characteristics preconception period.Methods Indian National Family Health Survey-4 used. A total 65,238 preconception, young, married were included analysed usingbivariate multivariate analyses statistical techniques.Results data revealed that 4.3% in India using tobacco. prevalence higher among older (5.6%), Scheduled Tribes...

Family is the cornerstone of many concepts in social sciences, especially demography and sociology. It generally regarded as a major institution positioned locus much an individual’s life-course decisions. This study’s aim was to investigate families multi-problem situations their determinants India. National Health Survey round fifth used. A total 19,763 samples were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, chi-square tests multinomial logistic regression. More than half Indian are facing...