scholarly journals Agnihotri Satish Balram. Sex Ratio Patterns in the Indian Population: A Fresh Exploration. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2000. 379 pages. Hardbound. Indian Rs 475.00.

2002 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-95
Author(s):  
Rashida Haq
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Levels Of Analysis ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Male Ratio ◽  
The World ◽  
Fresh Perspective

The term sex ratio is used to mean male per 1,000 female population, while the female-male ratio (FMR) means the number of females per 1,000 male population. The proportion of women to men in the Indian population is 927 to 1,000, strikingly below the world average of 990 to 1,000. What is of major concern is the fact that this female-male ratio (FMR) not only has a declining trend but also varies by region, social status, age group, and levels of prosperity. This book provides an entirely fresh perspective on the perplexing puzzle of the low proportion of women in the Indian population. The main focus of this study is on mapping the diverse and complex pattern of the FMRs along different relevant dimensions. The analysis also shows sensitivity to diversity that improves our understanding of the problem significantly even at rudimentary levels of analysis.

scholarly journals Oesophageal-cancer-derived death in the population of Belgrade in a period 1989-2006

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (7) ◽  
pp. 534-538
Author(s):  
Janko Jankovic ◽  
Isidora Ratkov ◽  
Sandra Sipetic ◽  
Jelena Marinkovic ◽  
Jadranka Maksimovic
Keyword(s):  
Oesophageal Cancer ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Oesophageal Carcinoma ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
World Population ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
The World

Background/Aim. Oesophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of death from all malignant tumors in the world (fifth in men, eighth in women). This cancer was estimated to account for about 529 000 new cases and about 442 000 deaths in the year 2007. In the year 2002 the highest standardized mortality rates (per 100 000 habitants) of oesophageal carcinoma were noticed in the East Asia (men/women: 18.8/7.7) and East Africa (18.6/7.8), while the lowest were noticed in the Middle Africa (1.4/0.2) and West Africa (1.3/0.5). The aim of this descriptive epidemiologic study was to analyze epidemiologic situation of oesophageal cancer in Belgrade population during the period 1989-2006, using mortality data. Methods. Mortality data were collected from the City Organization for Statistics. In data analysis we used mortality rates which were standardized directly using those of the world population as the standard, and proportions. A denominator for mortality rates was calculated using the Belgrade population which was an average of the two latest register years (1991 and 2002). In order to analyze trend mortality from oesophageal cancer we used linear trend. Results. In Belgrade deaths from oesophageal cancer accounted for about 5.2% of all malignant tumors of intestinal system in male population, and 2.4% in female population. This cancer is, according to standardized mortality rates (per 100 000 habitants), on the fifth place in Belgrade population behind colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, liver and cholecystic cancer. During the period 1989-2006 in Belgrade 44 persons died from oesophageal carcinoma on the average each year, mainly men (75%), and the rest were women (25%). In male population during the same period we noticed a significant increase in trend mortality (y = 1.61 + 0.06x, p = 0.001), while in female population the increase of mortality was not significant. The male/female oesophageal cancer mortality ratio was 3:1. Mortality rates for oesophageal cancer rise with age in both sexes and they are highest in the age group of 70 and more years. Significant increase in mortality from oesophageal cancer was noticed in age groups 20-29 and over 70 in male population, and age group 40-49 in female population. Conclusion. Increasing trend in oesophageal mortality suggests the necessity for improving measures of primary prevention including education about risk factors for this carcinoma (smoking, alcohol consumption, hot food and drinks), early diagnosis, and treatment.

scholarly journals To Establish A Normal Range of Inter-Incisal Opening - A Study of 756 Subjects of Age Group 20-50 Years in Yamunanagar City, Haryana.

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 001-003
Author(s):  
Aruna Singh ◽  
Nymphea Pandit ◽  
Monica Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Odontogenic Infections ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Average Maximum

Abstract Aim- 1. The aim of this study was to investigate the average maximum range of inter-incisal mouth opening in a representative sample of the adult subjects of Haryana. 2. To see any correlation between maximal inter-incisal opening with age. Methods- Maximum mouth opening was studied in 756 adult subjects with age range of 20-50 years in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Age limit was further divided into three groups (20-30, 31-40, 41-50). Those with clinical history of TMJ involvement, OSMF, any trauma, odontogenic and non-odontogenic infections, dental prosthesis on the anterior teeth, congenital anomalies in the maxillofacial region were excluded from this study. The measurements were recorded twice and mean of the two values were taken. Statistical Analysis- Independent sample t-test was calculated to compare age and mouth opening in both male and females respectively. Bivariate pearson correlation was used to see any relationship between age and mouth opening. P-value ≤ 0.05 and CI (confidence interval) at 95% were considered statistically significant. The Results- The average mouth opening of males (45.36±6.70 mm) subjects was higher as compared to female (41.27 ± 6.75 mm) with significant, p-value 0.000. The mean mouth opening ± SD for both sexes combined was 43.39 ± 7.02 mm. The corresponding values for mean inter-incisal opening in male population aged 20-30, 31-40, 41-50 were 45.52 ± 7.15, 46.16 ± 5.47, 42.96 ± 6.82 mm and in female population aged 20-30, 31-40, 41-50 were 41.40 ± 7.08, 41.60 ± 6.29 and 40.03 ± 6.38 mm respectively. Conclusion- Maximal mouth opening differ significantly with gender. There is a decrease in MMO with older age group.

scholarly journals An Anthropometric Comparison of Inner Canthal Distance, Outer Canthal Distance and Canthal Index in the Indian and Nepalese Undergraduate Students of Nepalgunj Medical College

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
N Adhikari ◽  
M N Ambekar ◽  
S KC
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Facial Aesthetics ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Indian Male

 Background: The canthal distances are one of the most important aspects in ascessing the facial aesthetics. Several authors have described changes in the canthal distances attributable to race and gender.Aims and Objectives: To compare the inner canntahl distance, outer canthal distance and canthal index in between Nepalese and Indian undergraduate students of Nepalgunj Medical College.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted to compare canthal distances and canthal index among 320 (160 Indians: 100 male,60 female and 160 Nepalese: 100 male and 60 female) undergraduate students of Nepalgunj Medical College of age group 18-24 years at Department of Anatomy, Chisapani, Banke. Inner canthal distance(ICD) and Outer canthal Distance(OCD) were measured by using round end spreading caliper and Canthal Index were calculated by ICD/OCD *100. The value obtained was compared among Indian and Nepalese students in both sexes by using student t-test.Result: The study showed that there was no any significant difference on the value of inner and outer canthal distances and canthal index observed between Nepalese and Indian population except on the value of canthal index which was significantly different between Indian male and Nepalese male population. However, when the comparison was done between the sexes, inner and outer canthal distances and canthal index of males are larger than females except on the value of canthal index of Indian males and Indian females which was non-significant.Conclusion: There occurred a sexual dimorphism within Indian and Nepalese population except on canthal index of Indian male and Indian female but there wasn't any significant differences between Nepalese and Indian population of same sex except on canthal index of Indian male and Nepalese male. JNGMC,  Vol. 14 No. 2 December 2016, Page: 12-14

scholarly journals Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Iklan Rokok di Negeri Passo, Kecamatan Baguala, Kota Ambon

Simulacra ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yani Talakua
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
The Body ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Heart Attacks ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
The World ◽  
As If

<p><em>Smoking is a bad habit that has been done since the time of the discovery of tobacco. Initially smoking only aims to warm the body but, over time the habit becomes changed goal is as a requirement that can not be abandoned or can be said to be addicted. Without tobacco as if there is no pleasure in itself. This continued until the time of the industrial revolution in England until the emergence of cigarette factories to spread throughout the world. The majority of smokers worldwide are ± 47% male population while 12% are female population with different age categories. Various reasons people smoke a variety, among these people there are several factors that influence a person to smoke for example, prestige factors to be called "champion", and there are also people who say smoking can trigger inspiration and keupayaan thinking, even there is an interesting pantun used as justification for the smoking habit that is "there is a rooster on the roof, not smoking not handsome" there is also a saying that "smoking dead do not smoke is also dead." Smoking is one problem that is difficult to solve. </em><em>Moreover, it has become a national problem, and even international. This becomes difficult, because it is related to many factors that trigger each other, so as if it has become a vicious circle. Cigarettes are cylinders of paper length between 70 to 120 mm (varies by country) with a diameter of about 10 mm containing tobacco leaves that have been chopped. As for several types of cigarettes in Indonesia, among others: Djarum Super, Gudang Garam Filter, Gudang Garam Merah, Dji Sam Soe, Sampoerna Mild, Sampoerna Mild Menthol, Marlboro, Surya, U Mild and others. In terms of cigarette health can cause negative effects for active smokers and passive smokers, because each suction causing nicotine and carbon monoxide are very dangerous for both especially for active smokers who can cause various chronic diseases, such as lung cancer, bladder cancer, cervical cancer , breast cancer, esophageal cancer, digestion, kidney cancer, oral cancer, atherosclerosis, impotence and heart attacks, to death.</em></p>

scholarly journals GENDER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN BACAU COUNTY

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oana Ancuta Stangaciu ◽  
Eugenia Harja
Keyword(s):  
Divorce Rate ◽  
Marriage Rate ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Natural Growth ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Demographic Indicators ◽  
The One ◽  
Age Of Marriage

Gender demographic disparities existing in Bacau County were determined by means of some demographic indicators such as: population, natural growth, live births, marriages, divorces, indicators which have been broken down by gender. The assessment of the disparities between men and women from the point of view of the demographic phenomena emphasize the fact that on the level of Bacau County there is a surplus of female population, as during the whole period subjected to the analysis, the positive and respectively the negative natural growth for the male population were lower and higher respectively than the one registered in the case of the female population. The birth rate, marriage rate and divorce rate phenomena also changed significantly after 1990 ; thus, the average age of marriage increased, and the gender difference also had a certain growth, which caused a shift in the fertility intensity from the age group 20-24 to the very next one - the 25-29 age group.

scholarly journals EVOLVING TREND OF PATIENTS WITH SARS-COV-2 IN WEST BENGAL, INDIA.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Aritra Biswas ◽  
Jayeeta Haldar ◽  
Raja Ray ◽  
Hirak Jyoti Raj ◽  
Raja Ray
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population

Objectives: COVID-19 has resulted in thousands of death worldwide and its transmission among humans is an important topic in this pandemic situation. Our study is the first comprehensive study on the evolving epidemiological trend of SARS-CoV-2 disease from patient of West Bengal, India. Study Design: Prospective observational data based study over a three-month period amongst all ages and genders. Methods: Using the gold standard Real Time PCR method to analyze nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeals swab samples for detection of RNA of SARS- CoV-2. Epidemiological data examined to detect prevalence of this disease among symptomatic to asymptomatic population. Results: Demographic data analysis showed that male population (69.79%) were more infected than female population (30.12%) by SARS-CoV-2. It was also revealed that majority positive cases under the age of 45 years were asymptomatic (64.34%) whereas symptomatic cases were more (65.75%) in older age groups. Month wise distribution amongst the positive individuals indicated that in the month of April, more positive cases (81%) were with symptoms whereas in the month of June, asymptomatic groups predominate (77%). Conclusions: The evolving trend of COVID-19 disease showing gradual shift of greater positivity among symptomatic to asymptomatic with progress of time from March to end June. It was also identified that predominantly asymptomatic presentation in the younger age group as compared to predominantly symptomatic presentation in older age group. This is expected to have public health impact in understanding the disease so that appropriate public health measures can be undertaken.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Children of Bheerkot, Syangja, Nepal

ZOO-Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Rajendra Basaula ◽  
Santosh Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
The People ◽  
Awareness Programs

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among the children of age group 4-12 years in Bheerkot Municipality of Syangja District, Nepal, at an altitude of 1088 m above sea level. The research was conducted among 50 children i.e., 24.27% of total children population of that age group. Among 50, 21 (42%) and 29 (58%) were male and female respectively, on which parasitic infection was observed in 42.85% of male population and 31.03% of female population, but there was no association of gender for the infections of intestinal parasites. This indicates that the association of gender with intestinal parasitic infection differs from one community to other and might be attributed to socio-behavioral activities. The samples were examined under optical microscope (low power-10X and high power 40X). The major intestinal parasites detected were Giardia lamblia (Lambl), Entamoeaba histolytica (Schaudinn), Entamoeba coli (Grassi) and Trichuris trichiura (Linnaeus). In conclusion, among above mentioned parasites, Giardia lamblia was found with higher prevalence infecting 16 of total children, we recommend for improvement in the drinking water habit and proper sanitation in the people of Bheerkot-3 and need of effective social awareness programs

Frequency of Postherpetic Neuralgia In Herpes Zoster Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1305-1308
Author(s):  
A. Malik ◽  
F. F Jang ◽  
M. Moosa ◽  
A. Iqbal ◽  
S. A. A. Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Incidence Risk ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Aim: To estimate the incidence ofpostherpetic neuralgia after being infected by herpes zoster virus. Place and duration of study: This study was conducted in Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore from August 2019 to August 2020. Methodology: A number of 126 patients was included in this research who had history of herpes zoster. Demographic information, medical diagnosis, treatment and symptoms were included in the data collected. Patients with unclear diagnosis regarding herpes zoster were not included in this study. From patient’s history, we comprehended the number of patients who developed postherpetic neuralgia after herpes zoster. Severity of pain was judged by the medications prescribed to the patients. Risk factors like age, gender, co-morbidity and localization were also analyzed. We used multivariate logistic regression to analyze potential risk factors. Risk factors were analyzed in order to determine the frequency of postherpetic neuralgia in herpes zoster patients extensively. This gave us a better idea about postherpetic neuralgia occurrence. Results: Percentage of patients developing postherpetic neuralgia after one month of herpes zoster was 12.7% for age group 50-60. For age group 75-85, this percentage increased up to 26.8%. Neuralgia with severe pain persisted from 9 to 12 months. Mostly patients suffered mild to moderate pain up till 8 months. Patients with ophthalmic localization had 7.6% more chance of developing postherpetic neuralgia than the patients with no localization, after one month of herpes zoster. So, did the patients with co-morbidity. Conclusion: As the results show, postherpetic neuralgia in herpes zoster patients is a frequently occurring condition. The incidence of postherpetic neuralgia increases with age. As the age increases, so does the chance of postherpetic neuralgia in herpes zoster patients. Ophthalmic localization and co-morbidity, i.e. diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis, are also related to high prevalence of postherpetic neuralgia. Female population also tend to get more postherpetic neuralgia than male population does. Keywords: Postherpetic Neuralgia, Herpes Zoster, Incidence, Risk Factors.

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