In June 2012, the Planning Commission constituted an Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Dr. C. Rangarajan to review the methodology for Measurement of Poverty. On June 30th 2014, Dr. C. Rangarajan,
The impact of a global pandemic on the world is still being felt. But which cities dealt with it the best and where does yours rank? The Liveability Index examines 140 cities worldwide to quantify the
The obesity epidemic that is prevailing in most countries of the world is generally attributed to the increased amount of opportunities to be in positive energy balance in a context of modernity. This
Of 98,908 deaths reg istered in 2006 in the national capital, nearly 10 per cent were due to heart ailments or heart attacks, a strong reason to believe that Delhiites need to change their lifestyle. According to the Economic Survey of Delhi, 2007-08, around 8,836 people died due to heart diseases, mainly been due to unhealthy lifestyles besides habits of eating food with high calories. Diabetes Mellitus, often dubbed as another lifestyle disease, claimed 5,296 lives.
Tobacco companies are targeting the half billion young people in the Asia Pacific region by linking smoking to glamorous and attractive lifestyles, the U.N. World Health Organization said Friday. In a statement marking World No Tobacco Day on Saturday, WHO said the tobacco industry is taking advantage of young people's vulnerability to advertising and influence.
Chennai: The next time you drape a sari, you might want to re-tie that petticoat knot. According to an article in the November issue of the Journal of the Indian Medical Association, doctors at Grant Medical
n 2008, 36 million people died from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). 1 By 2020, NCDs are projected to cause almost three quarters as many deaths as communicable, maternal, perinatal, and nutritional diseases,
On an expansion drive, Apollo Health & Lifestyle, a subsidiary of the Chennai-based Apollo Hospitals, is planning to set up clinics in West Asia, Nigeria, Singapore and
The health of a nation's population is vital for its economic development, prosperity and internal stability. In India, investments to build the country's social fabric, in particular, healthcare and education are especially critical, as India is projected to become the world's most populous country by 2035.
A Japanese study suggests that city life contributes to premature death
Epidemiological transition is a process whereby the predominant causes of death shift from communicable/parasitic diseases to non-communicable diseases. A study of the Medical Certification of Cause of Death in Maharashtra shows that the share of communicable diseases has gone down only slightly while diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasm and injuries have increased significantly.
Areas under Trimulgherry and some parts of Marredpally mandal were vulnerable, as per the study. Hyderabad: Urban planners need to find out ways to make Hyderabad resilient to hazards like climate change
Investigating the canals of Venice, the researchers looked for traces of harmful molecules in the ingredients of products such as soaps, detergent and shampoos. Love to wear designer perfumes? Be careful,
With ceremonious flourish last week, Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law a bill that would require labeling on all products meant for human consumption that contain genetically modified ingredients
Calcutta is on the fast track to growth, and paying the price in terms of health. Along with other hazards of a lifestyle shift, infertility is on the rise. According to doctors, stress, pollution
<p>The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Chennai, India, using national and international age- and sex- specific body mass
Ruth Loos and colleagues report findings from a meta-analysis of multiple studies examining the extent to which physical activity attenuates effects of a specific gene variant, FTO, on obesity in adults
The Seventh Traditional Food Festival reaffirmed the growing demand for traditional food items and organic products: coupled with a sustainable lifestyle. About forty thousand visitors thronged not only around the food counters, but also shopped to see different innovations and gadgets promoting a healthy lifestyle.
National Institute of Nutrition wants high sodium content in ready-to-eat foods reduced Hyderabad: In a major initiative to ensure that people consume less salt, the Central government has asked the manufacturers
Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, find two studies published on bmj.com today. Previous studies of exposure to aircraft noise
