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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March 2022
India's growing population and economic development lead to an increase in transport emissions. Quantification of emission at frequent intervals is required to assess the emission levels and impact of implemented control policies. Implemented policies affect the fleet configuration over time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStrategic location of coastal areas across the world causes them to be prone to disaster risks. In the global south, the Indian coast is one of the most susceptible to oceanic extreme events, such as cyclones, storm surge and high tides. This study provides an understanding of the risk experienced (currently as well as back in 2001) by the districts along the Indian coastline by developing a quantitative risk index.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditional fishing livelihoods need to adapt to changing fish catch/populations, led by numerous anthropogenic, environmental and climatic stressors. The decision to adapt can be influenced by a variety of socio-economic and perceptual factors. However, adaptation decision-making in fishing communities has rarely been studied.
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