Publications by authors named "B G Kulkarni"
Background: Adequate nutrition status is imperative for overall health and well-being, although numerous challenges impede its attainment. Various sociodemographic determinants significantly influence an individual's nutrition status, particularly those of women.
Methods: In this pilot study, the dietary patterns of 105 women were collected using the modified version of the FIGO nutrition checklist, along with their sociodemographic details to determine the enablers and barriers to their right nutrition.
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- This study aimed to estimate the nationwide prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in India and analyze the associated comorbidities among women aged 18 to 40 years.
- The research involved a large cross-sectional survey of 9,993 women, identifying varying prevalence rates of PCOS based on different diagnostic criteria: 7.2% (NIH), 19.6% (Rotterdam), and 13.6% (AE-PCOS).
- Results indicated younger average ages in women diagnosed with PCOS and highlighted the need for better-designed studies to understand the full spectrum of PCOS phenotypes and health implications in Indian women.
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- - The study investigates how socioeconomic status (SES) affects body mass index (BMI) trends in India over several years, using data from National Family Health Surveys between 1998 and 2021.
- - Findings show that people in low SES groups are more likely to be underweight, while those in high SES groups tend to be overweight or obese, though the gap in these BMI categories has decreased over time.
- - The research highlights ongoing inequalities in BMI related to SES and suggests the need for future studies to understand the factors linking these two issues.
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- * An expert group from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) worked for six months to analyze existing evidence on micronutrient deficiencies among pregnant women and develop a specific MMS formulation suitable for the Indian population.
- * The resulting MMS formulation includes five minerals and ten vitamins, with some variations in the amounts compared to established international standards, laying the groundwork for further research on its effectiveness for pregnant women in India.