Introduction: As per the NFHS 3 in Gujarat, proportions of stunted, wasted and underweight children (< 5 years) were 52%, 19% & 45% respectively.“Mission Balam Sukham” launched in January 2013 targeted undernourished chi...
Background: Supplementary Nutrition is provided under ICDS to pregnant and lactating mothers. Still the prevalence of malnutrition is high. The study conducted to find out reasons behind it. Objectives: 1. To study utili...
Background: Cancer can be caused by variety of factors and may develop over a number of years. This paper provides a synopsis of the incidence of male cancers in Patan district, Gujarat State.
Objectives: To deter...
Aims and objectives: To study the effect of various maternal risk factors associated with outcome of LBW
Study Design: Case control study
Methodology: The case-control study was conducted in the Od...
Outcome Assessment of Children Registered for Special Supplementary Nutrition Programme at Village Child Nutrition Centres (VCNCs) of Taluka Kalol, Gandhinagar
Introduction: As per the NFHS 3 in Gujarat, proportions of stunted, wasted and underweight children (< 5 years) were 52%, 19% & 45% respectively.“Mission Balam Sukham” launched in January 2013 targeted undernourished chi...
Utilization of Supplementary Nutrition Food Packets by Pregnant and Lactating mothers in urban areas of Valsad, Gujarat
Background: Supplementary Nutrition is provided under ICDS to pregnant and lactating mothers. Still the prevalence of malnutrition is high. The study conducted to find out reasons behind it. Objectives: 1. To study utili...
Cancer Estimation in Male Population of Patan District, Gujarat
Background: Cancer can be caused by variety of factors and may develop over a number of years. This paper provides a synopsis of the incidence of male cancers in Patan district, Gujarat State. Objectives: To deter...
Effect of different maternal factors on birth weight in the Odhav ward of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation – A Case Control Study
Aims and objectives: To study the effect of various maternal risk factors associated with outcome of LBW Study Design: Case control study Methodology: The case-control study was conducted in the Od...
My Journey through the Preventive Medicine: Lessons Learnt and Messages Received
My Journey through the Preventive Medicine: Lessons Learnt and Messages Received