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Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Position Title: Part-Time Research Assistant (MBBS Graduate) Location: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi – Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Kumar Working Hours: 6 hours per day, Monday to Saturday Timing: 11:00 AM to 5:00 … Read more
Introduction Hygiene and health are fundamentally interlinked domains that together shape an individual’s overall well-being and the health status of communities at large. While health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, hygiene refers to the conditions and practices that help preserve health and prevent disease, particularly through cleanliness and sanitation. In this … Read more
Poverty and health are intricately bound in a complex, cyclical relationship that has challenged societies for centuries. Poverty is not merely the absence of money—it is a multidimensional deprivation that encompasses lack of access to basic needs such as adequate nutrition, clean water, housing, sanitation, education, and healthcare. Health, similarly, is not just the absence … Read more
Impact of Urbanization on Health & Disease: Urbanization—the process by which an increasing proportion of a population comes to reside in cities and towns—is one of the most transformative phenomena of modern civilization. While it is often associated with economic growth, technological advancement, and improved access to services, it also exerts profound and complex influences … Read more
Socio Cultural Factors Related to Health Socio Cultural Factors Related to Health: Health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, as defined by the World Health Organization. To understand health in its fullest essence, we must look beyond biology and clinical conditions and delve into … Read more
Malnutrition and Its Prevention: Malnutrition is not merely the absence of sufficient food—it is a silent and deeply rooted crisis that gnaws at the very foundation of human potential. It is both a cause and a consequence of disease, poverty, ignorance, and social inequality. A malnourished individual is not only physically weak, but also mentally … Read more
Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies: Nutrition forms the cornerstone of human development and survival, orchestrating a delicate symphony of physiological processes from cellular repair and immune defense to cognitive function and hormonal balance. When this finely tuned system is disrupted—either due to inadequate intake, poor absorption, or increased physiological demands—it results in what is commonly known … Read more
Food in Relation to Nutrition and Health Food in Relation to Nutrition and Health: Food, beyond being a source of sustenance, is an indispensable foundation for life itself—a biochemical instrument that directly governs human health, growth, development, productivity, and longevity. The quality, quantity, and diversity of food we consume are deeply interwoven with our physical, … Read more
Social Causes of Diseases: The intricate relationship between health and society is a central theme in medical sociology and public health. Disease is not merely a biological or physiological phenomenon but is deeply embedded in the social fabric of human existence. The causes of disease often extend far beyond the realm of microbes and malfunctioning … Read more
1. Concept of Disease Prevention Disease prevention refers to strategies and measures that aim to reduce the occurrence of disease, stop its progression, or minimize its consequences. These actions are taken before, during, or after the onset of disease to ensure better health outcomes. 1.1 Objectives of Disease Prevention 2. Levels of Prevention The concept … Read more
