Publications by authors named "V Kulothungan"

Background And Objectives: Diabetes is a major public health concern in India. The majority of studies done in rural population lack systematic methodology in estimating the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Objectives of this study were to estimate the burden of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated risk factors among adults (18-69) years in rural Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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Background & objectives Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are extremely prevalent in India, making early detection of people at high risk for CVDs and prevention crucial. This study aimed to estimate CVD risk distribution in older adults (40-69 yr) in India using WHO's non-laboratory risk chart and identify factors associated with elevated CVD risk (10%). Methods The current study used a nationally representative sample of 40-69 yr adults in India.

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Purpose: To estimate the strength of the association between tobacco use and cancer incidence among the Indian population.

Materials And Methods: Data from PubMed, Embase, and Virtual Health Library were searched from inception of databases till April 30, 2022. There were no restrictions except for English language and human study.

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Background: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of adult mortality in India. However, the data regarding the prevalence of NCD risk factors at district level is scarce. This study aims to analyse and map NCD risk factors at the state and district levels, exploring sociodemographic influences on these risks in Indian males and females.

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Background: Cervical cancer is ranked as the second most common cancer in India. This study aims to assess the cervical cancer burden at the national and subnational level in India, projecting it for the year 2025 in terms of years of life lost (YLLs), years lived with disability (YLDs), and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).

Methods: Twenty-eight population based cancer registries within the National Cancer Registry Programme network contributed cancer incidence and mortality data for this analysis.

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