Prevalence
Prevalence of hypertension among Liangmai individuals aged 12 to 25 years in Khunkhu Naga Village, Manipur
By: THOUNAOJAM SARJU CHANU, HUIDROM SURAJ SINGH – Hypertension is one of the fastest-growing public health concerns and leads to complications in adults that can cause chronic diseases and premature death. It is a major concern not only because of its rising prevalence but also because evidence suggests a correlation between childhood hypertension and adult…
Prevalence of Hypertension Among the Oraons of Odisha
By: MADHU KUMARI, KALYANI RATH – It is evident that hypertension stands as the foremost modifiable health-related risk factor in India, exerting a substantial influence on the prevalence of premature deaths, disabilities, and mortalities. According to extant literature, hypertension accounts for approximately 25 percent of the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is the…
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…
Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among the Females of Manipur, Northeast India
By: JEENA WAHENGBAM, HUIDROM SURAJ SINGH – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders leading to poor fertility in women of reproductive age. The prevalence of PCO is on the increase worldwide. It could be because of lack of awareness of PCOS as the disorder is heterogeneous. Moreover, unawareness of…
Skinfolds, Behavioural and Socio-economic Risk Factors in Hypertension among the Hill and Valley Tangkhuls of Manipur
By: URAPAM ZIMIK, SOROJINI H. DEVI – Hypertension is a medical term used when blood pressure is higher than the normal level. It is a major cause of mortality in underdeveloped, developing, and developed countries causing a significant public health problem. This study investigates hypertension-associated risk factors among the Tangkhuls in Manipur. The cross-sectional study…