Sacred groves are patches of forests protected and used by people for cultural and religious
reasons. India has more than 100,000 sacred groves as a result of its high cultural …

Background Malaria is known as a disease of poverty because of its dominance in poverty-
stricken areas. Madhya Pradesh state in central India is one of the most vulnerable states for …

Background: There is an increasing trend in prevalence of hypertension worldwide. Studies
have shown that tribal populations in India are also experiencing this transition. Objective …

Background Loss to follow-up (LTFU) among pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients is a
significant challenge for TB control. However, there is a dearth of information about the …

A community based cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalence of
hypertension and associated risk factors like salt intake, 24-h urinary sodium excretion and …

Methods: The rapid response team of the National Institute for Research in Tribal Health,
Jabalpur, conducted clinical investigations and field surveys to collect the samples from …

IntroductionTo assess the overall nutritional status of SANTAL tribal preschool CHILD ren of
Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. Methods and MaterialsA cross sectional …

Introduction Malnutrition among tribal preschool children is highly prevalent in almost all
states of India and is the predisposing factor for morbidity as well as mortality. Aim of the …

Biocultural and indigenous approaches to conservation, such as the sacred forests of India,
are increasingly being recognized and valued. At these sites, the ecological aspects as well …

Methods: The study was undertaken in 47 villages and the need based IEC (information,
education and communication) intervention was evaluated within four months of initiation by …