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PUBLIC HEALTH DAILY NEWS SNIPPETS
Diabetes rising in Jammu: Largest ICMR survey highlights urgent action
The Union Minister has released findings from the ICMR-India Diabetes ‘INDIAB’ study highlighting Jammu's diabetes prevalence. The data reflects an urgent need for awareness and intervention.
Content Editor: Dr. Dheena
Press Information Bureau
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
India Launches Groundbreaking Health Research Initiatives
India has launched innovative health research initiatives to advance global medical research, focusing on high-risk projects, upgraded diagnostics, and therapies for rare diseases. These efforts aim to address health challenges and improve outcomes both in India and worldwide.
COntent Editor: Dr. Anamika
Press Information Bureau
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
SAMAGAM Finale: Celebrating Dignity and Support for Seniors
The SAMAGAM Grand Finale, hosted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, celebrated a month-long campaign for senior citizens’ dignity, welfare, and inclusion. Marking the close of International Day of Older Persons activities, SAMAGAM showcased initiatives like health camps, financial support, and skill-building programs, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting India’s elderly.
Content Editor: Dr. Anamika
Press Information Bureau
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)- FluSurv-NET for Influenza
The study focuses on laboratory-confirmed influenza-related hospitalisations in the US and includes data from the Influenza Hospitalisation Surveillance Network (FluSurv-NET). Since 2003, influenza-related hospitalisations in the US have been monitored by the system. The significance of influenza vaccination and antiviral therapy is emphasized in the report, particularly for high-risk populations.
Content EDitor: Dr. Shubham
CDC
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Harnessing AI in Public Health: Bridging Gaps and Unlocking Potential
Experts at the “Making AI a Lifesaver” panel in Washington, D.C., highlighted AI’s potential to transform public health while addressing inequities caused by high costs, limited data inclusivity, and resource disparities. They emphasized democratizing AI through open platforms, ethical oversight, and collaborations to ensure equitable integration into health systems.
Content Editor: Dr. Gurumurthy
Global Health now - John Hopkins Bloomberg school of Public Health
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Last updated on 1st December, 2022
Crude Birth Rate - CBR
19.5
Source :
SRS Bulletin
Year :
May 2022
Crude Death Rate - CDR
6.0
Source :
SRS Bulletin
Year :
May 2022
Maternal Mortality Ratio
97
Source :
Special Bulletin on MMR
Year :
2018 - 2020
Infant Mortality Rate - IMR
28
Source :
SRS Bulletin
Year :
May 2022
Neonatal Mortality Rate - NMR
20
Source :
Statistical Report 2020
Year :
2020
Under 5 Mortality Rate - U5MR
32
Source :
Statistical Report 2020
Year :
2020
Crude Birth Rate - CBR
19.5
Source :
SRS Bulletin
Year :
May 2022
Crude Death Rate - CDR
6.0
Source :
SRS Bulletin
Year :
May 2022
Maternal Mortality Ratio
97
Source :
Special Bulletin on MMR
Year :
2018 - 2020
Infant Mortality Rate - IMR
28
Source :
SRS Bulletin
Year :
May 2022
Neonatal Mortality Rate - NMR
20
Source :
Statistical Report 2020
Year :
2020
Under 5 Mortality Rate - U5MR
32
Source :
Statistical Report 2020
Year :
2020
PUBLIC HEALTH CHRONICLE SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Diabetes rising in Jammu: Largest ICMR survey highlights urgent action
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November 16, 2024
Harnessing AI in Public Health: Bridging Gaps and Unlocking Potential
Published on :
November 16, 2024
Decline in Youth Tobacco Use Highlights Public Health Progress
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November 15, 2024
Author: Dr. Sowmiya Nehru Durai
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Premature death, Physician Mortality, Doctors’ death, Healthcare System Strain, Stress, Work-Life Balance, Systemic Toxicity.
June 15, 2024
Silent Crisis: The Tragic Toll of Premature Death among Indian Doctors
India is witnessing an alarming rise in premature deaths among doctors. This silent crisis is evident worldwide, impacting both lower-middle-income and high-income countries. Doctors in India have at least 10 years shorter lifespan than an average individual, evident from the frequent appearance of young doctors' obituaries on social media each week. This article tries to highlight the key factors behind the premature deaths of doctors in India.
PUBLIC HEALTH CHRONICLE EDITORIALS & OPINIONS
Author: Dr. Sowmiya Nehru Durai
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Premature death, Physician Mortality, Doctors’ death, Healthcare System Strain, Stress, Work-Life Balance, Systemic Toxicity.
June 15, 2024
Silent Crisis: The Tragic Toll of Premature Death among Indian Doctors
India is witnessing an alarming rise in premature deaths among doctors. This silent crisis is evident worldwide, impacting both lower-middle-income and high-income countries. Doctors in India have at least 10 years shorter lifespan than an average individual, evident from the frequent appearance of young doctors' obituaries on social media each week. This article tries to highlight the key factors behind the premature deaths of doctors in India.
Author: Dr Urmimala Maiti
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Malnutrition, Undernutrition, children, Community-Based Management
April 15, 2024
Hunger and Hope: Addressing challenges and progress in combating Undernutrition among children in India
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2.2 has been framed with an aim to have all children free from malnutrition in any form. Recognizing the impact of undernutrition on childhood morbidity and mortality and its contribution to chronic illnesses in adulthood, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared 2016 to 2025 as the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition.
Author: Dr. Rajat Sharma
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Human Genome Project, Genetics, Eugenics, Genetic Mapping, DNA, Molecular Genetics
April 29, 2024
Unveiling the Genome India Project: Mapping the Human Genetic Landscape
India being a land of diverse cultures with over 4600 population groups, shares a varied genetic makeup. This gave rise to the need to create a ‘human reference genome’ for the Indian population. The Genome India Project, initiated in 2020 by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, is dedicated to sequence the human genome in the country. Under the project; 10,000 human genomes have been sequenced which will further be used to create a genetic map of India.
Author: Dr. Sivanthiga G
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Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY, OOPE, Health Insurance, Health care system, National Health Programme
March 31, 2024
5 Years of Ayushman Bharat- A Shield for the Vulnerable
Ayushman Bharat is an attempt to achieve the vision of universal health coverage by shifting from sectoral and segmented approach to a comprehensive need-based healthcare service provision.