Publications by authors named "Jyoti Bala Kasav"
Background: Rural population in developing countries face water, sanitation, and hygiene-related health issues. To objectively highlight these issues, we studied the knowledge, attitude, and practices-related to drinking water and sanitation facilities among the rural population of Chennai, India.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed involving individuals over 18 years of age living in Thandalam village, Chennai, India.
Background: Diabetes and hypertension are the conditions with overlapping risk factors and complications. Objective of present study was to compare the burden of complications of diabetes among hypertensive and non hypertensive diabetes individuals.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Saveetha medical college and hospital, Chennai, India.
Introduction: Worldwide, cigarette smoking kills 5 million people annually, and leads to illness, disability and death. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing smoking initiation and cessation among current smokers in Chennai, India.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in September 2013 in Chennai, India.
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted disorder characterized by varying clinical presentations.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine urban and rural differences in the burden of polycystic ovarian syndrome among Indian adolescent females aged 12 to 19 years.
Methods: A pilot cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of one month (August-September 2013) at Balaji Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.