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Out-of-pocket expenditure highest for Indian maternal care

In India, maternal health care services are provided at close to no cost at the time of delivery (government institutions), but many families still have to pay a large amount out of pocket. Despite government interventions to promote institutional births by offering nominal financial assistance, the policies may not be sufficient to cover other indirect costs for […]

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Exam anxiety and burnout’s effects on competitive exam candidates

Aspirants of competitive exams experience heavy pressure, stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms and are likely to have poor mental state. A research report published by ‘The International Journal of Indian Psychology’ shows that among competitive exam candidates, potential to perform fully is predicted by trait anxiety, aspects of exam anxiety, and cognitive impairment – factors

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Local Diet Diversity effects on Lactating Mothers & Children : PALGHAR

Despite significant improvements in health and rapid economic growth, dietary deprivation is still widespread in India. In many regions of India, nutritional improvements have stagnated despite the POSHAN Abhiyaan’s increased policy initiatives. With an emphasis on dietary diversity, this study evaluated the eating habits of nursing women in Maharashtra’s Palghar area. The five key conclusions

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Natural Farming Saves Community Health

When Hemalata, a farmer from Dhavuluripalem in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, noticed recurring ailments in her body, she assumed the changing weather was the reason. However, she discovered the major contributor to poor health was the chemical-laden foods she consumed. Wanting to rectify this lifestyle, Hemalata wanted to learn about healthy methods for

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Statewise Utilisation of ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ less than 50%

A special fund was created in 2013 to carry out projects aimed at enhancing women’s safety and security in India in the wake of the horrific Nirbhaya Gang rape case in 2012. The Ministry of Home Affairs has received nearly three-quarters (74%) of the Nirbhaya Fund, with the Ministry of Women and Child Development coming

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