Ahom women
Obesity among Ahom Women: an evaluation using Fat Mass Index, Percentage of Body Fat and Body Mass Index
By: AVIJIT BORUAH – Obesity is an increasing public health concern across various populations in India, including indigenous communities. This study aims to assess the prevalence of obesity among Ahom women using Fat Mass Index (FMI), Percentage of Body Fat (%BF), and Body Mass Index (BMI), and to explore the associated socio-demographic factors. This community-based…
Nutritional status of lactating mothers: a study among the Ahom women of Lakhimpur District, Assam
By: AVIJIT BORUAH – Women are generally susceptible to under-nutrition, especially during pregnancy and lactation period. Effective pregnancy and lactation require changes in the body for the proper functioning of various physiological systems. As such, the nutrient requirement of the body increases during these periods. Poor health and nutritional insufficiency in mothers’ during these periods…