Urbanisation and Food Selection for South Asian Children

Urbanisation and coronary heart disease risk factors in South Asian children.

BACKGROUND Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and other Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are increasing globally. Comparison of various sections of the South Asian populations living at different levels of urbanization can help in understanding the role of demographic transition in the increased prevalence of these diseases in urbanized populations. OBJECTIVE To compare the prevalence of certain CH...

Food Security in South and South East Asian Countries

Urbanisation and cariogenic food habits among 4-24-month-old black South African children in rural and urban areas.

OBJECTIVE To determine if social class, education level and group environment (rural and urban) influence particular food habits commonly associated with dental caries incidence among 4-24-month-old black South African children. DESIGN, SETTING AND SUBJECTS Information was collected by trained interviewers using a food-frequency questionnaire from mothers of children in two areas in South Afr...

FDI and Bangladesh: A Study of South Asian Territories

Foreign Direct Investmentplays a crucial role in the economy of developing countries like Bangladesh through accelerating Gross Domestic Product (GDP), export and domestic investment followed by overall economic growth. The present scenario of FDI in Bangladesh in not still satisfactory enough but given the availability of abundant resources, skilled and cheap labor forces, a stable political a...

Urbanisation and the future urban agenda in South Africa