Blood pressure
Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Study among the Hindu and Muslim Women of Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Blood pressure, Metabolic Syndrome, Pathophysiology, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Prevalence, Random blood glucose level Hemoglobin levelBy: TITAS GHOSH, BAIDYANATH PAL, SUVENDU MAJI, MONALI GOSWAMI – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting numerous women of reproductive age, marked by hormonal imbalances, irregular menstruation, and ovarian cysts. Beyond fertility concerns, PCOS correlates with metabolic issues like insulin resistance, obesity, and heightened risks of type 2 diabetes and heart…
Biological Determinants of Blood Pressure among Marginalized Elderly Population
By: SUDIPTA GHOSH – Several studies have identified a possible association between blood pressure (BP) and body composition (BCP). However, such studies are mostly among the adult populations. Thus, it would be interesting to examine such association in a marginalised elderly population with high prevalence of chronic energy deficiency. The focal point of the present…
Influence of mothers’ Obesity, Hypertension and Morbidity on Infant and Child Mortality among the Zou of Manipur, North East India
By: GIN KHAN KHUAL, DHRUBA KUMAR LIMBU – The present study was conducted to find out the influence of obesity, hypertension and morbidity of the mothers on infant and child mortality among the Zou a tribal population of Manipur state. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 533 mothers of age 17- 49 years following house…
Prevalence of hypertension and associated risk factors among Nomad Tribe groups. Screening of hypertension, adiposities and ABO B¡blood group among select nomad tribes of Rajasthan, India
By: BANDANA SACHDEV – Background: Hypertension is strongly correlated with modifiable risk factors such as adiposities, age, stress, high salt intake, Overweight and obesity is conveniently determined from BMI and visceral adiposity is determined by waist circumference. On the other hand, genetic factor has been established as an important non–modifiable predisposing factor. And ABO blood…