Hypertension is a serious condition that significantly increases the risks of several
cardiovascular diseases. An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM), a significant public health problem across the nations,
is among the top ten leading causes of death. More than 370 million indigenous people …

Abstract “Adivasi” is the collective term for tribes, an indigenous population, and ethnic
minorities of India. In general, tribal populations live in harmony with nature and resources …

Background: There is an increasing trend in prevalence of hypertension worldwide. Studies
have shown that tribal populations in India are also experiencing this transition. Objective …

Methods: This study was conducted in a tribal community of Dahanu taluka in Palghar
district of Maharashtra. A total of nine focus group discussions (FGDs) among tribal women …

Purpose: To document the spectrum and magnitude of eye disorders and visual impairment
in the Dongaria—a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in the Rayagada district of Odisha …

Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among a particularly
vulnerable tribal group, the Koragas residing in the Udupi district. Data were collected using …

Background Non-communicable diseases are the most serious public health threat of the
twenty-first century. Diabetes is becoming a major public health issue worldwide and is …

While NCDs are in rise globally, tribal and rural populations residing near to reserve forests
with limited exposure to modern lifestyles may bear a unique burden. This study investigates …

Drug-resistant epilepsy is a prominent challenge in chronic neurological disorders.
Valproate, commonly used to treat epilepsy, can fail due to various side effects and …