Determinants of depression in Indian tribal adults: Evidence from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India Wave-I survey.

Background Objectives: The tribal populations are vulnerable to mental health issues owing to various reasons. However, limited research has been conducted to assess depression and related determinants among tribal adults aged ≥45 yr (45 years and older). The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic and health determinants of depressive symptoms among the scheduled tribe (ST) population aged ≥45 yr in India.

A Comprehensive Genome-Wide Investigation of the Cytochrome 71 () Gene Family: Revealing the Impact of Promoter and Gene Variants (Ser33Leu) of on Yield-Related Traits in Indica Rice ( L.).

The cytochrome P450 (CYP450) gene family plays a critical role in plant growth and developmental processes, nutrition, and detoxification of xenobiotics in plants. In the present research, a comprehensive set of 105 family genes was pinpointed within the genome of indica rice. These genes were categorized into twelve distinct subfamilies, where members within the same subgroup exhibited comparable gene structures and conserved motifs.

Does Empty Nest Elderly Experience More Depressive Symptoms than Non-Empty Nest Elderly? Evidence from Longitudinal Aging Study in India.

India experienced a growing burden of elderly population associated with both physical and mental health challenges. Among the mental health problems, dementia, depression, anxiety and sleep disorder are of significant concern. This present study investigates the association between the types of living arrangement and the mental health of elderly in India.

Malnutrition and poverty in India: does the use of public distribution system matter?

Background: Large scale public investment in Public Distribution System (PDS) have aimed to reduce poverty and malnutrition in India. The PDS is the largest ever welfare programme which provides subsidised food grain to the poor households. This study attempt to examine the extent of stunting and underweight among the children from poor and non-poor households by use of public distribution system (PDS) in India.

Determinant of inequality in cesarean delivery in India: A decomposition analysis.

In India, Cesarean Section (CS) rate had got doubled in the last decade, with widespread diversity across the population subgroup. Hence, this study examined the pattern, inequality and driving correlates of CS in India. The attributes that shape the inequality in CS were private health facility, followed by the richest economic status, southern region, highest education level.