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Gupta, Nidhi
- Risk Factor Profile for Non Communicable Diseases among Postmenopausal Women in Delhi
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1 Department of Community Medicine, SIMS, Hapur, U.P., IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, U.P., IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IN
4 Department of Biochemistry, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IN
1 Department of Community Medicine, SIMS, Hapur, U.P., IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, U.P., IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IN
4 Department of Biochemistry, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 158-162Abstract
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly on the rise as the world still struggles to cope with infectious and communicable diseases. All countries, irrespective of their stage of economic development, face an increasing burden of NCDs. NCDs including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cancers are increasing in alarming proportions.
Objective: To find the magnitude of risk factors of non communicable diseases among postmenopausal women in Delhi
Material and method: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted at Palam, an urbanized village in Delhi. A total 416 postmenopausal women were interviewed, examined and investigated.
Results: The most common risk factors of NCDs among postmenopausal women found in the study were dietary factors, obesity and stress. These women consumed more salt (82.7%) and fats (45.2%), and less vegetable and fruits (64.2%). The magnitude of stress was 53.2% followed by truncal obesity (46.8%) hypertension (39.6%), smoking (17.8%) and diabetes (13.9%).
Conclusions: The burden of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the postmenopausal women in Palam Village is high. Programs related to lifestyle change focusing on the need of postmenopausal women should be framed.
Keywords
Risk Factors, Non Communicable Diseases, Postmenopausal Women
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- Substance Use: Risk Factors among Male Street Children in Delhi
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1 Department of Community Medicine, SIMS, Hapur, U.P., IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, U.P., IN
1 Department of Community Medicine, SIMS, Hapur, U.P., IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, U.P., IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 163-166Abstract
Background: Street children are often at greater risk of drug abuse and drug related morbidities than the general population. In fact, the very individuals who might benefit the most from drug abuse treatment and prevention efforts are the least studied, the least understood and the most elusive to clinicians, researchers and others concerned with understanding and improving the health of the street children. Objectives: To know the magnitude and socio-demographic risk factors of substance use among male street children in Delhi.
Materials and Methods: 242 adolescent male street children were interviewed by oral questionnaire method at the time of registration at a Non Governmental Organization working for them.
Results: More than half (54.5%) of the subjects were indulged in substance use. The commonly used substances were tobacco (49.2%), inhalants (19.0%), alcohol (16.9%) and ganja (11.6%). Substance use was found to be significantly associated with age of study subjects (p<0.05), level of education (p<0.05), duration since leaving home (p<0.001), working status (p<0.01), substance use in parents (p<0.01), domestic violence in the family (p<0.001) and history of physical abuse (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Substance use in street children was found to be significantly associated with substance use in parents, domestic violence in the family and physical abuse. Effective drug prevention and support programs for street children should be formulated.
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Risk Behaviour, Street Children, Adolescents, Salaam Baalak Trust, Substance UseReferences
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- Public-Private Partnership: a Revolution in Antenatal Health Management
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1 U Mass, Boston, US
2 Department of Physiology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Anwarpur, Hapur, IN
1 U Mass, Boston, US
2 Department of Physiology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Anwarpur, Hapur, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 2, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 143-150Abstract
Maternal mortality remains one of the most daunting public health problems in resource-poor settings, and reduction in maternal mortality has been identified as a prominent component of Millennium Development Goals (MDG 5). The productivity of public health sector in meeting these goals has been rather low, and it is often considered one of the 'sick unit'. Public-Private Partnership seems to be a 'treatment' to this 'sickness'. It can play a significant role in determining whether success or failure is achieved in working towards goals for safe motherhood in many low- and middle-income settings. Though established private providers, especially nurses/midwives, have the potential to contribute to safe motherhood practices if they are involved in the care continuum, it is a subject of considerable debate that can or should private organizations provide public healthcare services? What is the scope for private finance in public healthcare services? Therefore this paper reviews some of the arguments for and against public or private ownership management and financing of public healthcare services in the field of antenatal care. It concentrates on health services, where non-economic values and ethical questions are as important as the efficiency considerations, and on health purchasing or funding organizations.Keywords
Maternal Mortality, Public-Private Partnership, Antenatal Care, Emergency Obstetric Clinic (EmOC), Millennium Development Goals (MDG 5)References
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