Tribal Odisha Eye Disease Study (TOES) # 7. Prevalence of refractive error in children in tribal Odisha (India) school screening

Weaved into the cultural fabric: a qualitative exploration of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among tribal women in Odisha, India

BACKGROUND Evidence-based research has documented the association between alcohol intake during pregnancy and increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and congenital birth defects. Alcohol consumption is a complex behavior whose origins lay in cultural norms and the social structure. In tribal communities in India, alcohol misuse among women is a public health problem. This study is intended t...

Epidemiological Investigation for the Incidence of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria from Tribal Areas in Koraput District of Odisha State, India

Malaria is a major public health problem in India and its dynamics vary from place to place. In India malaria is complex because of vast tracts of forest with tribal settlement. Koraput, it is mainly tribe-inhabited and one of the highly endemic districts of Odisha State that contributes a considerable number of malaria cases in India. During 2009 in Kunduli CHC %Pf, SPR and API were 100%, 25.7...

Prevalence of Undernutrition among Santal tribal Preschool Children of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal, India

    Objective: To assess the overall nutritional status of Santal tribal preschool children of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.   Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from February 2012 to September, 2012 in the Santal tribal community of rural area of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal. The study children were selected multi stage cluster sampling method. The leve...

Nutritional Deficiency Disorders Among Tribal School Children

Introduction Malnutrition is responsible for high morbidity and mortality in Ind school children who constitute particular victims. Children constitute nation’s human resource. Early detection and prompt management are essential to reduce their mortality percentage. Today measures for better nutrition in tribal communities Minister’s 20 point programme (1). It is well recognized that main ca ma...

Year End Report PREVENTIVE EYE CARE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN Odisha