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View article: Adverse childhood experiences as predictors of alcohol and tobacco addiction risk among college students in Delhi-NCR, India
Adverse childhood experiences as predictors of alcohol and tobacco addiction risk among college students in Delhi-NCR, India Open
Substance use is a major public health concern, particularly among college students. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been shown to increase the risk of substance use in adulthood. Therefore, the present study aims to understand t…
View article: Knowledge, attitude, and practices of beta thalassemia: a cross-sectional study among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of beta thalassemia: a cross-sectional study among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India Open
The study highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns among young adults aimed at encouraging positive attitude, practices, and mitigation of associated stigma. College healthcare programs, compulsory inclusion of thalassemia in a…
View article: Positive childhood experiences in obesity and hypertension among young adults: Associations across adverse childhood experiences levels
Positive childhood experiences in obesity and hypertension among young adults: Associations across adverse childhood experiences levels Open
View article: Adverse childhood experiences and risk of polycystic ovary syndrome among young adult females from Delhi NCR, India
Adverse childhood experiences and risk of polycystic ovary syndrome among young adult females from Delhi NCR, India Open
Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting 6%-20% of reproductive-aged females globally. In India, one in five females is affected, surpassing the global average. PCOS is linked to hormonal, gen…
View article: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome prevalence and associated sociodemographic risk factors: a study among young adults in Delhi NCR, India
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome prevalence and associated sociodemographic risk factors: a study among young adults in Delhi NCR, India Open
View article: Exploring the role of adverse childhood experiences in smartphone addiction among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India
Exploring the role of adverse childhood experiences in smartphone addiction among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India Open
View article: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Obesity and Hypertension: A Study Among Young Adults in Delhi <scp>NCR</scp>, India
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Obesity and Hypertension: A Study Among Young Adults in Delhi <span>NCR</span>, India Open
Objective Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder increasingly recognized as an adult health concern. It is linked to behavioral disinhibitions that are studied to be associated with mental and phys…
View article: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Obesity and Hypertension Among Young Adults in Delhi‐<scp>NCR</scp>, India
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Obesity and Hypertension Among Young Adults in Delhi‐<span>NCR</span>, India Open
Objectives Despite growing evidence linking adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with physical health conditions such as obesity and hypertension, research in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), including India, remains limited. This…
View article: Impact of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity on quality of life in rural Punjab, India
Impact of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity on quality of life in rural Punjab, India Open
View article: Revealing health and socioeconomic realities among individuals with sickle cell trait through case studies from remote areas of India
Revealing health and socioeconomic realities among individuals with sickle cell trait through case studies from remote areas of India Open
View article: Hypertension and global DNA methylation: a population-based study in rural, Punjab, India
Hypertension and global DNA methylation: a population-based study in rural, Punjab, India Open
Hypertension is a significant public health concern and a modifiable risk factor for increased mortality worldwide. It is reported to be influenced by gene-environment interactions and micronutrient intake. This study aims to understand th…
View article: Quality of life viz-a-viz hypertension, obesity and diabetes: An exploratory study from rural Punjab, India
Quality of life viz-a-viz hypertension, obesity and diabetes: An exploratory study from rural Punjab, India Open
Background Adverse health conditions are believed to reduce one’s quality of life (QoL). However, the impact of the most common lifestyle-related adversities like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes on the QoL of rural communities in India…
View article: Stature Estimation Using Hand and Foot Metrics among the Meena Tribal Population of the North-western Indian Region
Stature Estimation Using Hand and Foot Metrics among the Meena Tribal Population of the North-western Indian Region Open
Background: Studies on stature estimation models for North West Indian populations are limited. The present study attempts to develop stature estimation models for the Indian population using hand and foot dimensions. Materials and Methods…
View article: ACE I/D polymorphism in cognitive impairment and depression among North Indian adults: a pilot study
ACE I/D polymorphism in cognitive impairment and depression among North Indian adults: a pilot study Open
Background Cognitive impairment and depression are two common mental health conditions affecting millions worldwide. CI and depression both have complex etiology and multiple genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role in …
View article: Global DNA Methylation and Cognitive Impairment: A Population-Based Study from Haryana, North India
Global DNA Methylation and Cognitive Impairment: A Population-Based Study from Haryana, North India Open
View article: Association between adverse childhood experiences and Internet addiction
Association between adverse childhood experiences and Internet addiction Open
Internet addiction (IA) is a growing health concern, especially among young adults. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have emerged as an important risk factor associated with IA. However, the relationship between IA and ACE remains under…
View article: Relationship between hysterectomy and global DNA methylation levels in peripheral blood: an exploratory follow-up study
Relationship between hysterectomy and global DNA methylation levels in peripheral blood: an exploratory follow-up study Open
The present study aims to understand the relationship between hysterectomy and peripheral blood leukocyte (PBL) global DNA methylation independently and in light of selected biochemicals (vitamin B12, folate, homocysteine). For the present…
View article: Incidence and risk factors of cognitive impairment: A 6-year follow-up study from North India
Incidence and risk factors of cognitive impairment: A 6-year follow-up study from North India Open
Background: More than 55 million people globally suffer from cognitive impairment (CI), and over 60% of them reside in low- and middle-income countries. Longitudinal studies provide a more robust understanding of incidence and risk factors…
View article: Comparing MMSE and RUDAS in detecting cognitive impairment: A population-based study from Punjab, North India
Comparing MMSE and RUDAS in detecting cognitive impairment: A population-based study from Punjab, North India Open
Background The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) are commonly used tools for screening cognitive impairment (CI) in epidemiological research globally. However, discrepancies have b…
View article: Macronutrient intake in dyslipidemia: a population-based study from Haryana, North India
Macronutrient intake in dyslipidemia: a population-based study from Haryana, North India Open
Background: Dyslipidemia is a highly prevalent physiological condition and it is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) worldwide. Diet as a modifiable factor gaining more scientific attention in managing the prob…
View article: Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D polymorphism and apolipoprotein B with cardiometabolic abnormalities among young adults: a pilot study from Delhi
Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D polymorphism and apolipoprotein B with cardiometabolic abnormalities among young adults: a pilot study from Delhi Open
Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism and elevated apolipoprotein B (apoB) are important risk factors for several cardiometabolic abnormalities. However, much less attention has been given to the relationship bet…
View article: Obesity in dyslipidemia and hypertension: A study among young adults of Delhi/NCR
Obesity in dyslipidemia and hypertension: A study among young adults of Delhi/NCR Open
Aim: Obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension contribute to cardiovascular risk. This study was conducted to evaluate the association of obesity with dyslipidemia and hypertension among young adults of Delhi/NCR. Materials and methods: This …
View article: Global DNA hypomethylation in hysterectomy: An 8-year follow-up study from Haryana, India
Global DNA hypomethylation in hysterectomy: An 8-year follow-up study from Haryana, India Open
Background Despite being a common gynecological surgery, epigenetic correlates of hysterectomy have not been much explored. Since epigenetic alterations are associated with several complex diseases, it is rather important to investigate th…
View article: Gender-specific association of blood lipids and reproductive trajectory with cognitive impairment: A community based cross-sectional study from India
Gender-specific association of blood lipids and reproductive trajectory with cognitive impairment: A community based cross-sectional study from India Open
Background Abnormal blood lipid levels in the general population and adverse reproductive events among women have been associated with cognitive impairment (CI). However, their relationship has not been extensively studied in community set…
View article: Menopausal symptoms among women with and without hysterectomy
Menopausal symptoms among women with and without hysterectomy Open
Recent studies have associated hysterectomies with an increased risk of several health adversities. However, the effect of hysterectomy on menopausal symptoms and menopause-related quality of life has not been explored much in Indian conte…
View article: How well do covariates perform when adjusting for sampling bias in online COVID-19 research? Insights from multiverse analyses
How well do covariates perform when adjusting for sampling bias in online COVID-19 research? Insights from multiverse analyses Open
View article: Vitamin intake in obesity and hypertension: A population-based study from Haryana, North India
Vitamin intake in obesity and hypertension: A population-based study from Haryana, North India Open
Background: Obesity and hypertension are two highly prevalent health conditions and important risk factors for several health adversities. Adequate intake of certain vitamins has been reported to play a protective role in obesity and hyper…
View article: Association of air pollution and homocysteine with global DNA methylation: A population-based study from North India
Association of air pollution and homocysteine with global DNA methylation: A population-based study from North India Open
Background Anthropogenic air pollution has been implicated in aberrant changes of DNA methylation and homocysteine increase (>15μM/L). Folate (<3 ng/mL) and vitamin B 12 (<220 pg/mL) deficiencies also reduce global DNA methylation via homo…
View article: Association of ACE I/D Gene Polymorphism and Related Risk Factors in Impaired Fasting Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes: A Study Among Two Tribal Populations of North-East India.
Association of ACE I/D Gene Polymorphism and Related Risk Factors in Impaired Fasting Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes: A Study Among Two Tribal Populations of North-East India. Open
AIMType 2 diabetes is a serious public health concern in India, even the indigenous tribal populations are not felt unaffected. The present study aims to understand the association of major risk factors i.e obesity, hypertension, dyslipide…
View article: Obesity, dyslipidaemia and candidate gene polymorphisms: a cross-sectional study among the Liangmai and Mizo tribes of Manipur, India
Obesity, dyslipidaemia and candidate gene polymorphisms: a cross-sectional study among the Liangmai and Mizo tribes of Manipur, India Open
The observed differences can possibly attribute to both their respective ancestries resulting in different gene pools and the physical environment. The results of the study highlight the importance of gene-gene and gene-environment interac…