Sarcopenic obesity is the coexistance of sarcopenia and obesity. Modern sarcopenia definition includes low muscle mass, weak muscle strength (handgrip strength) and poor physical function (slow walking), although the clinical definition of each varies worldwide. The cut-points for low muscle mass for men and women using appendicular lean mass divided by height (kg/m2) are ≤7.0 and ≤5.4 in Asian...

background: timely notification is of great importance in health emergencies. so identifying the most important sources of information used by people in emergencies seems necessary. the objective of this study was to assess peoples’ level of awareness concerning the symptoms, routes of transmission, prevention, and treatment of h1n1 at the time of the pandemic and also to identify their most im...

in this article, the writer discusses the concept of modernity and its relationship with social movements, as is reflected in classical works on modernity as well as in the contemporary modern political and sociological thoughts. the purpose is not to present a quantitative analysis of the development of the concept of modernity, but to explain the relationship between modernity and political a...

Background & aim: Gender role attitude is one of the key issues affecting the stability of family foundation, which is under the influence of mass media. New media and the process of globalization are effective in promoting gender equality, and an example of modern media is virtual social networks. This study aimed to determine the relationship between virtual social media usage and gender role...

OBJECTIVE Eating disorders, including obesity, are a major public health problem today. Throughout history, body image has been determined by various factors, including politics and media. Exposure to mass media (television, movies, magazines, Internet) is correlated with obesity and negative body image, which may lead to disordered eating. The authors attempt to explain the historical context ...

ndia lives in villages and among the total village, a large number are situated in remote areas where little developmental activities have taken place because of several factors viz, illiteracy, poverty, lack of information facilities etc. The development of rural areas is the first challenge for the nation builders. The major thrust of rural development has been towards changing behavior of vi...