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Joshi, Arun
- A Study of Hypertension and its Sociodemographic Factors among Bus Conductors in North Karnataka
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1 Dept of Pathology, JNMC, Belgaum
2 Department of Community Medicine, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum-590001
3 Dept of Community Medicine, JNMC, Belgaum
4 Dept of Community Medicine, BIMS, Belgaum, Karnataka
1 Dept of Pathology, JNMC, Belgaum
2 Department of Community Medicine, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum-590001
3 Dept of Community Medicine, JNMC, Belgaum
4 Dept of Community Medicine, BIMS, Belgaum, Karnataka
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 39-43Abstract
Background: Hypertension is one of the diseases of occupational origin. It is ranked fifth amongst the ten most important categories of occupational illness. The prevalence of hypertension increases when selected occupational groups are screened.
Objectives: To study the prevalence of hypertension among bus conductors and to determine the occupational and social factors associated with it.
Study design: A cross sectional Study.
Study participants: Bus Conductors (370 participants).
Materials & Method: A detailed pre tested and validated questionnaire was used to collect information on Social and Occupational risk factors for hypertension. Blood pressure was measured using mercury sphygmomanometer and the auscultatory method. In statistical analysis, summary figures like rates, percentages and chi-square test were used.
Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 14.8%.The upward trend in prevalence was observed with increase in age and the association was statistically significant. Prevalence of hypertension was gradually increased as the duration of service increased and it is highest among those (36.3%) whose duration of service in the department was more than 30 years.
Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension among conductors was 14.8% which is similar to general population.
Keywords
Hypertension, Occupational Stress, Social Factors, Bus Conductors
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- Pattern of Poisoning Cases Admitted at a Tertiary Care Centre in the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand
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1 Department of Medicine, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Medicine, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, ID
3 Department of Obstetric & Gynaecology, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
4 Department of Forensic & Toxicology, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
1 Department of Medicine, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Medicine, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, ID
3 Department of Obstetric & Gynaecology, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
4 Department of Forensic & Toxicology, Dr. Sushila Tiwari Memorial Forest Hospital and Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College, Haldwani 263 139, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 4, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 4-5Abstract
Poisoning is a common mode of suicide in developing countries like India, particularly in agricultural workers. A total 350 cases of poisoning were analysed during the two year period from January, 2007 to December, 2008. The emphasis was given on age, sex, socio-economic status, rural / urban, type and mode of poisoning. The most common type of poisoning was found to be organophosphorus (67.43%) and the least was prallethrin (All out) (0.28%). The Common motive of poisoning was suicidal in both male (63.43%) and female (32.58%), especially in young population of rural background with agricultural occupation. One probable reason for this could be due difficult geographical topography of hilly terrain, totally monsoon dependent agricultural practice and poor socio economic status of the population specific to this area.Keywords
Poisoning Pattern, Suicidal, HomicidalReferences
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- IGMIS - a Computer-Aided Information System on Indian Gondwana Megaspores
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1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
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Current Science, Vol 106, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 434-439Abstract
The Indian Gondwana Megaspore Information System (IGMIS) is an information system developed for storage and retrieval of Indian Gondwana megaspore (female reproductive unit of early land plants) records in a selective manner. At present, it provides information on 45 genera and 159 species recorded from Palaeozoic and Mesozoic sediments of India. The use of the database is to store and organize information on Indian Gondwana megaspores accrued over the past 70 years. This information system is a significant step towards ensuring safety and accessibility of the data on the dispersed Indian fossil megaspores, besides providing accessibility for handling the information in future, including new and emerging types of data format. Each record has a unique code number for further reference. Addition, deletion, modification and search facility are provided by this software. Additionally, search can be performed in terms of different morphotaxonomical characteristics (single or combination of characters). The program is useful for a quick and classified megaspore search on datagrid, especially of the published information on fossil megaspores and their horizontal and vertical distribution in India. The program and associated database are capable of computer-aided identification of Indian Gondwana megaspores and help avoid assigning multiple/different genera or species to the same category. Here we report our attempt to digitize and provide an updated knowledge on various aspects of Indian Gondwana megaspores, including their morphotaxonomical characters, distribution and photodocumentation in an information system.Keywords
Computer-Aided Information System, Distribution, Megaspores, Morphotaxonomical Characters, Photo-Documentation.Full Text
- Occurrence of Vertebraria indica (Unger) Feistmantel, 1877 - An Evidence for Coal-Forming Vegetation in Kothagudem Area, Godavari Graben, Telangana
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1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
2 D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Dehradun 248 001, IN
1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
2 D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Dehradun 248 001, IN
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Current Science, Vol 108, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 330-333Abstract
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