India has >135 million obese individuals at present. Body mass index (BMI) been used to assess obesity until recent times. Later, studies have shown that central body fat (BF) measurements as a reliable predictor of metabolic diseases. Hence, normal-weight (NWO) is defined. Those with normal range BMI but increased percentage are found be having syndromes very early life. The young adult group specifically focused on the study diet and physical activity potential determinants; an...

India, with a population of 1.4 billion, faces health equity challenges due to inaccessible public systems, particularly in rural areas. Modern technologies like the internet and mobile phones are being used bridge this gap, enhancing by disseminating vital information. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) evaluates these technologies, influencing healthcare policy improving outcomes. Key strategies include digital hubs, units, public-private partnerships, tools for community workers. To scale...

Deficiencies of vitamin B12 and folate are associated with elevated concentrations metabolic markers related to CVDs. We investigated the effect supplementation or without folic acid for 6 mo in early childhood on cardiometabolic risk after 6–7 y. This is a follow-up study 2 × factorial, double-blind, randomized controlled trial and/or 6–30-mo-old children. The supplement contained 1.8 μg B12, 150 acid, both, constituting >1 AI recommended daily allowances period mo. Enrolled children were...

<title>Abstract</title> Childhood overweight is not only an immediate health concern due to its implications but also significantly increases the risk of persistent obesity and consequently cardiovascular diseases in future, posing a serious threat public health. The objective this study was examine trends associated factors childhood India, using nationally representative data from three rounds National Family Health Survey. For primary analysis, we used 199,375 children aged 0 - 59 months...

The burden of non-communicable diseases will sooner overwhelm the health system country and could curtail future economic development. Hypertension causes highest cardiovascular morbidities. To attain target Blood Pressure (BP), different strategies are required, which area specific. validity rule halves hypertension in various settings needs to be studied for developing that particular geographical area. utilize resources more efficient way, need differ rural-urban underserved- well-served areas.

Man lives in close harmony with animals and so the chances of injuries diseases contracted from them. Effective preventive measure such as vaccination is to be ensured following harmful bites resulting Rabies.The aim assess proportion rabid animal bite cases non-compliance post exposure prophylaxis bites, reporting a rural primary health care centre.This retrospective cross sectional study records attending centre January 2017 December 2017.A pre-designed case record form was used estimate...

India experienced pandemic phase of H1N1 in May 2009 to December 2010. The postpandemic went on from January 2011 2014. As per the WHO, all countries should immunize their health-care workers as a first priority protect essential health infrastructure.The aim study is assess level awareness and acceptance influenza vaccine among physicians also perception regarding infection. This examined time administration relation with efficacy concerns based literature.A vaccination campaign was...

In India, 60% of the population lack basic medical facilities, so health camps which provide short-term interventions for target communities may be beneficial. This study epidemiologically analyzes a camp event in rural area Maharashtra to practical insights organizing, planning, and implementation camps.1. Assess sociodemographic profile spectrum morbidity beneficiaries. 2. expectations satisfaction perceived by community organizers from camps. 3. Gain advocate participation-friendly...

According to NFHS-4 survey, obesity has doubled in India. BMI cannot differentiate body fat from lean mass. Normal weight was defined distinguish people with normal and increased percentage (BF%). In contrast conventional atherogenic prediction, Apolipoprotein B level is elevated before LDL cholesterol. Adiposity also known for causing insulin resistance. Hence this study an attempt find the correlation of apo Insulin sensitivity predicting future cardiovascular risk among obese. To role...

Background: The accredited social health activist (ASHA) is a link between community and systems, so her services are very crucial for attainting universal coverage. Comprehensive understanding of the demotivating factors, affecting work efficacy ASHA workers in tribal areas, will not only help us framing new ideas providing them positive environment but also retaining these providers their current job increase productivity efficiency. Objectives: study aims to find out challenges...

As the pandemic of COVID-19 intensifies there is a huge burden on health care system each country. predicted by epidemic model, India with 1.3 billion population and only 0.76 doctors per thousand people will have 1 million affected needing ventilatory support. This situation focusses substantial thrust workers in while dealing protection from infection significant as they are key-groups to procure win-battle status against COVID-19. Henceforth, after meticulously comparing various...

Abstract Background Preterm and term small for gestational age (SGA) babies are at high risk of experiencing malnutrition impaired neurodevelopment. Standalone interventions have modest sometimes inconsistent effects on growth neurodevelopment in these babies. For greater impact, intervention may be needed multiple domains—health, nutrition, psychosocial care support. Therefore, the combined an integrated package preterm SGA worth investigating. Methods An individually randomized controlled...

Abstract Background: The burden of wasting among under five children in India, has not reduced the last decade. Objectives: We used child-level data from latest nationally representative Comprehensive National Nutritional Survey (CNNS) to estimate prevalence at national and state level India. Methods: explored association with maternal, child household factors using multivariable logistic regression for age group 0-5, 6-23 24-59 months. Results: overall was 17.3%, ranging 5.8% 29.1% across...

Abstract Childhood overweight is not only an immediate health concern due to its implications but also significantly increases the risk of persistent obesity and consequently CVD in future, posing a serious threat public health. The objective this study was examine trends associated factors childhood India, using nationally representative data from three rounds National Family Health Survey (NFHS). For primary analysis, we used 199 375 children aged 0–59 months fifth round NFHS (NFHS-5)....

Abstract Objectives: To assess the impact of nutritional and multiple-micronutrient supplementation to lactating mothers on micronutrient status mother–infant dyad at 6 months age postnatally. Design: This study was a trial that aimed investigate maternal infant growth. A secondary objective effect pairs. The intervention group received snacks with 600 kcal energy, 20 g protein daily tablets. Setting: Blood samples were collected from both infants months. Participants: participants in this...

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is found to be a leading cause of disability in people with diabetes mellitus (DM). This study aimed find the proportion knee OA and hand its risk determinants among DM. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 258 diabetic subjects attending general outpatient department tertiary care hospital over 4 months. predesigned case record form used collect details on sociodemographic profiles various factors related OA. The American College Rheumatology...

India, the second leading producer of tobacco, puts population at a higher chance tobacco consumption contributing to significant disease burden. Though smoking is modifiable risk factor for hypertension and has been on rise among population, studies relationship with are limited in India.This study aimed assess population-level (smoke) use elevated blood pressure (BP) Indians also association based place residence.Data from National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 conducted between January...

Young adults with hypertension have a higher lifetime risk of cardiovascular diseases. Global evidence suggests significant role diet and lifestyle factors on among the young adult (aged 18-39 years) hypertensive population.The purpose this study was to look for association hypertensives.This reports prevalence based national representative sample National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) data behavioral hypertension. The survey adopted two-stage stratified random sampling. outcome variable...

The burden of geriatric mental health in India is showing a silent epidemic trend, but the knowledge on spectrum their well-being dwelling slums very trivial. This mixed-method study aimed to estimate proportion depression among elderly and find out gender-specific circumstances, leading depression. A total 209 subjects selected through multistage sampling from an urban slum city Maharashtra were interviewed for estimating depression, six focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted explore...