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Exploring the link between particulate matter pollution and acute respiratory infection risk in children using generalized estimating equations analysis: a robust statistical approach

Environmental Health
Background India is facing a burdensome public health challenge due to air pollution, with a particularly high burden of acute respiratory infections (ARI) among children. To address this issue, our study aims to evaluate the association between exposure
Mihir Adhikary, Piyasa Mal, Nandita Saikia   +2 more
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Pregnancy risks and contraceptive use among postpartum mothers in Cameroon: implications for improving the coverage of postpartum family planning services

Reproductive Health, 2023
Plain Language Summary We use information from mothers with a child under the age of 18 months, who were interviewed in a national survey conducted in 2018.
Jean Christophe Fotso, John G. Cleland, Marquise Kouo Ngamby, Martina Lukong Baye, Elihouh O. Adje   +4 more
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Inequalities in premature mortality in Britain: observational study from 1921 to 2007 [PDF]

, 2010
Objective To report on the extent of inequality in premature mortality as measured between geographical areas in Britain. Design Observational study of routinely collected mortality data and public records.
Dorling, D., Smith, G.D., Thomas, B.
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Oral problems and associated risk indicators in adults in the Russian Federation, India, and China

BMC Oral Health, 2019
Background Oral problems, known as a neglected epidemic, have become prevalent in Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) countries in last decade. The objective of the study is to examine the prevalence and associated risk
Rahul Bawankule, Abhishek Singh, Kaushalendra Kumar, Sarang Pedgaonkar   +3 more
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Prevalence and predictors of anaemia among adolescents in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, India

Scientific Reports, 2022
In adolescents, anaemia has been linked to affecting physical disorders, growth, and mental retardation and also increases reproductive morbidities among adolescent girls during their womanhood.
Shekhar Chauhan, Pradeep Kumar, Strong P. Marbaniang, Shobhit Srivastava, Ratna Patel   +4 more
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Association between Resistin Levels and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality: A New Study and a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

, 2015
CONTEXT: Studies concerning the association between circulating resistin and mortality risk have reported, so far, conflicting results. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between resistin and both all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality risk ...
Copetti, M, Fontana, A, Frittitta, L, Mallamaci, F, Menzaghi, C., Pellegrini, F, Pizzini, P, Salvemini, L, Spadaro, S, Spoto, B, Trischitta, Vincenzo   +10 more
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Smokeless tobacco, associated risk factors and women health: the study of garment workers in urban Mumbai, India

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018
Background India is one of the world's largest producers and consumers of tobacco. Smoking is rare among Indian women, but research shows that Indian women's use of smokeless tobacco products is increasing, with negative consequences on reproductive ...
Prashika Kurlikar
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Why women choose to deliver at home in India: a study of prevalence, factors, and socio-economic inequality

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background To promote institutional delivery, the Government of India, through the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) program, gives monetary reward to all pregnant women who give birth at the government or private health center.
Ratna Patel, Strong P. Marbaniang, Shobhit Srivastava, Pradeep Kumar, Shekhar Chauhan   +4 more
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Wealth differentials and contraceptive choices among women in India: insights from NFHS-5 (2019-21)

BMC Public Health
Introduction Wealth status plays a crucial role in shaping contraceptive choices among women in India. This study aims to investigate the impact of wealth quintiles on current contraceptive use and identify the factors contributing to differentials in ...
Roni Sikdar, Dhananjay W. Bansod
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Empowering tribal women: a comparative analysis of matrilineal and patrilineal societies in India

Cogent Social Sciences
Tribal societies are often considered egalitarian, especially in contrast to the hierarchical caste society. However, tribal societies are not homogeneous, as both matrilineal and patrilineal tribes exist in India. This study examines whether matrilineal
Piyasa Mal, Nandita Saikia
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