Publications by authors named "Paramjot Panda"

Article Synopsis
  • Stunting in children, a sign of chronic malnutrition, remains a critical issue in India, particularly impacting child development despite various intervention efforts.
  • A study conducted in Odisha with 400 children revealed a 28% prevalence of stunting, showing significant associations with factors like low birth weight, parental illiteracy, low income, and poor sanitation.
  • The research highlights the need for targeted interventions in education, economic status, and sanitation to combat stunting and promote better health outcomes for children.
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Tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest contagious diseases, is a major concern worldwide. Long-term treatment, a high pill burden, limited compliance, and strict administration schedules are all variables that contribute to the development of MDR and XDR tuberculosis patients. The rise of multidrug-resistant strains and a scarcity of anti-TB medications pose a threat to TB control in the future.

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Epidemiological transition in India shows a shift in disease burden from youth to the elderly. As Life Expectancy increases, a greater burden is placed on the state, society, and families in India. Mental health disorders are insidious, debilitating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that afflict people, their families, and generations down the line.

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