Journal of Global Public Health

AES was a term introduced in 2008 by the World Health Organization to strengthen the surveillance and research of AES in India. AES is characterized by high case fatality rate particularly of children below 15 years. Clinically presents with fever and altered consciousness and rapid worsening of the condition often leading to death. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the leading diagnosed cause of acute encephalitis, other causes include enteroviruses, scrub typhus, and other viruses circulating in the local area. In many cases, however, no etiological agent is determined, and such cases are categorized broadly as acute encephalitis syndrome (AES). It has been in recent years a pressing public health emergency in India.

Keywords: Encephalitis; Syndrome; fatality; neurologic.

Non communicable diseases are fast growing in Indian scenario. Knowingly or unknowingly, certain unhealthy ways of coping up can be a reason for non-communicable diseases. When we are unable to maintain a balance between mind and body system through effective coping strategies, we experience stress. Everyone can deal with stress either through changing the stress producing situations or changing our reaction to stressful situations. Avoid the stressors, alter the stressors, adapt the stressors and accept the stressors are the key area of concern related to stress management. Moreover one should set a powerful mind against alcoholism, smoking and drug abuse. Effective stress management can reduce the risk of non- communicable diseases to some extent.

Keywords: Non-communicable disease; Coping up; Coping strategies; Stress; Stressors.

This research was conducted to assess the existence of Public Private Partnership in a district of Maharashtra state. The researcher further explored the extent of support through PPP and its effect of health care delivery services. Mixed method approach was used with the assumption that PPP model have a positive impact on achieving the desired result of health for all. Findings of the study revealed that, PPP model is accepted and implemented at some of the health care establishments in the selected district. Findings also suggested that 60% of the samples believe that PPP model improves service delivery and 70% of the samples suggested that a framework needs to be developed to implement PPP model effectively and efficiently.

Keywords: Public private partnerships; Service; Delivery

Plastic is a kind of material that is commonly known and used in everyday life in many forms. It becomes a very important part of each one’s life. Increasing population and also the growth of producing sectors in developing countries have inflated the demand for plastic production. In proportion to the expansion of plastic trade, generation of plastic waste is additionally increasing. However, recovery and recycling of this waste was not sufficient resulting in the buildup of those plastics in landfills and oceans per annum. Plastic become a major environmental pollutant of present time. Being composed of toxic chemicals and most significantly a non-biodegradable substance, plastic pollutes earth and ends up in soil and water pollution. Various toxic substances releasing from plastic degradation and these pollutant was consumed by plankton and other minor invertebrates, thus becoming part of food chain, reaching humans in the end. According to the varied studies of wide unfold presence of plastics, in several compartment of ecosystem its potential that organisms in terrestrial and fresh can en-counter plastic particles. These contaminants usually have well known generative, cancer, and agent effects. The government, law implementing agencies and health authorities of the country ought to take a lot of steps for sustainable production and proper disposal of plastic wastes.

Keywords: Plastic; Organopolymeric; Nonbiodegradable; Toxic.

With the emerging communicable and noncommunicable diseases in this advanced world, rehabilitation is an essence in healthcare in preserving the remnant activities of the people living with such diseases. The major components revolves in creating the attitude towards people, provision of education and training opportunities, provision of rehabilitative services, provision of long-term facilities, prevention of causes of disabilities, monitoring & evaluation, creation of micro & macro income generation and empowerment through approaches such as social mobilization-opportunities-through empowerment, advocacy, negotiation, political participation, language, communication, self help groups-increased awareness of civil rights, responsibilities, increased knowledge of benefit from policies and programs, ability to get grievances.

Keywords: Chronic; Diseases; Rehabilitation.

Background: Self -medication is a major global public health problem including India. High consultation fee and burden of avoidable investigation are the main causes of self-medication. Self-medication has advantages of being economical, convenient, time saving and reduces the burden on health care system for minor illnesses. However, there are certain sideeffects of self- medication i.e. inappropriate usage of antibiotics leading to drug resistance, wastage of resources and adverse drug reactions. Methods: Present study was a cross sectional study among the selected population in urban in urban field practice area of AJIMS & RC, Mangaluru. Face to face interviews were conducted using the validated questionnaire. Results: A total of 472 heads of families were included in the study. High prevalence (62.7%) of selfmedication was observed among the study subjects. Self-medication was mainly used for common minor problems (72.4%), while antipyretics were the commonest (71.4%) drug used. Self-medication was found to be more among professionals, those who had higher educational qualification and belonged to higher socio-economic strata. Pharmacies were the most common source of procurement of drugs. Conclusion: The study brought out high prevalence of self-medication.

Keywords: Self-medication; Pharmacy; Professionals; Socio-economic strata.

Introduction: Anemia is most prevalent nutritional problem worldwide and it is mainly caused by iron deficiency. Iron is very necessary for many functions in the body including formation of haemglobin, brain development and function, regulation of body temperature, muscle activity and catecholamine metabolism. Lack of iron in blood directly affect immune system, diminishes the number of T-cells and the production of antibodies. Along with the pharmacological therapy, many complementary therapies are also available for treating anemia. Similarly consuming beetroot juice or beet as cooked vegetable in salad is highly beneficial in treating anemia. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of beetroot juice with lemon and beetroot juice without lemon on anemia among adolescent girls at selected Senior Secondary School, Faridkot. Material and methods: A quantitative approach with and quasi experimental, pre test-post test research design was selected for the present study. With simple random sampling (60) anemic adolescent girls were selected having Hb value of 9-11 gm/dl. Out of 60 selected anemic adolescent girls, random allocation was done by slip method and 30 each were assigned to experimental group 1 and experiment group 2. Socio demographic data sheet and Hb record sheet was prepared to assess the effectiveness of beetroot juice with lemon and beetroot juice without lemon on anemia among adolescent girls. Results: Both interventions i.e. beetroot juice with lemon and beetroot juice without lemon were helpful in improving Hb among adolescent girls but comparison of these interventions showed post intervention mean score of beetroot juice with lemon was 11.73 and mean of beetroot juice without lemon was 11.26 which were significant at p value <0.05. Conclusion: Beetroot juice with lemon is an effective intervention to raise the level of Hb and improve the absorption of iron. Adolescent girls can prepare it themselves and the cost is low when compared with other iron rich vegetables.

Keywords Beetroot juice with lemon; Beetroot juice without lemon; Anemia; Adolescent girls.