Adverse eating behavior and its association with obesity in Indian adolescents: Evidence from a nonmetropolitan city in India.

Introduction: With the so-called modernization, the epidemiological and sociocultural context of adolescents in developing countries is rapidly changing and is affecting their eating behavior and dietary choices. The objective of our study is twofold. First, our study seeks to find whether there is a prevalence of the adverse eating behaviors among the adolescents.

Biochemical iodine deficiency in selected schools of aligarh.

The goiter prevalence reflects the iodine deficiency in past while urinary iodine excretion levels (UIEL) gives the current status of iodine nutrition. The study was conducted to assess the status of biochemical iodine deficiency in school children of 1st-5th standard (6-12 years). A total of 907 students of seven schools were included using probability proportional to size method.

Assessment of Directly Observed Treatment in Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme: A Study from North India.

Introduction: Directly observed treatment short-course (DOTS) strategy is one of the vital components of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) came into existence in 1997. Directly observed treatment providers (DOT providers) are the grass root level link between program and clients.

Aims: This study was undertaken to assess the quality of DOTS and facilities available at DOT centers and association between program input and outcome.

Home-based management of acute diarrhoeal disease in an urban slum of Aligarh, India.

Introduction: Diarrhoea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Most deaths are caused by dehydration and are easily preventable by using oral rehydration therapy. Early management and recognition of danger signs are key strategies in treating diarrhoeal diseases at home.