Publications by authors named "Rahul K Sah"
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.
Background: The increasing prevalence and subsequent mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Indian prisoners are often ignored by policymakers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to analyze the rising burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Indian prisons and estimate the pooled prevalence of depression among Indian prisoners.
Methods: A total 9 studies were chosen in accordance with PRISMA guidelines that investigated the burden of NCDs in Indian prisons and were published between January 2010 and August 2022.