M. R. Gangadhar

Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in School Children from Rural and Urban Areas in Mysore, Karnataka, India

Abstract Prevalence studies on obesity in school children has been carried out extensively worldwide but such explorations are very limited in Indian populations, especially a comparative account between rural and urban areas. Very few earlier investigations in India have reported an increased prevalence of childhood obesity ranging from 5.5 % to 17%. This study was designed to know the prevalence of childhood obesity in school children from rural and urban areas in Mysore population. Data on the prevalence of obesity in children were collected and analyzed from three and four major schools from urban and rural areas of Mysore district respectively. The prevalence of childhood obesity in Mysore is not very high as compared to other reports from different regions of the country. However, it is an important multifactorial condition which needs immediate medical attention to stop the march of healthy children towards chronic disorders.

Breast Feeding Practices among the Hakkipikkis: A Tribal Population of Mysore District, Karnataka

Abstract The practice of breast-feeding is almost universal. In the present study, an attempt was made to understand various aspects of feeding practices among the Hakkipikkis of Mysore district of Karnataka state. One hundred and twenty five (125) mothers were interviewed personally on breast feeding practices such as Initiation of Breast-feeding, Duration of Breast feeding, Introduction of pre-lacteal feed and Supplementary feeding practices etc.

Nutritional Status of Jenukuruba Tribal Children in Mysore District, Karnataka

Abstract A cross-sectional study was undertaken on 135 Jenukuruba tribal children belonging to 6+ to 10+ age group through purposive sampling method. Anthropometric measurements and Clinical observation techniques were used to analyse the nutritional status. Assessment of nutritional status using WHO recommended anthropometric indicator and Z-score interpretation revealed, high prevalence of mild (41.5%) and severe (6.7%) stunting, more prevalence of mild (40%) and severe (3.7%) in wasting, and underweight was 45.2% moderate and 14.8% severity. The BMI value shows 69.6% were CED-III and only 2.2% were CED-I. Clinical assessment (using clinical sign of a disease) shows high prevalence of lack of luster and sparseness in hair, conjunctiva xerosis in eyes, angular stomatities in lips, scarlet and raw tongue, dental flurosis in teeth and scabies in skin. Most of the children are mesomorphic in physical appearance.

Menarche and Menopause among the Iruliga Tribal Women

Abstract In the present study an attempt has been made to study the age at menarche and menopause among the Iruliga women of Mysore district, Karnataka state. The mean menarcheal and menopausal age of Iruliga women was found to be 13.93 ± 1.6 years and 46.63 ± 0.53 years respectively.

Dietary Status among Jenu Kuruba and Yerava Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka

Abstract The present study was undertaken to evaluate the dietary status of 6+ to 10+ year children of Jenu Kuruba (n=176) and Yerava (n=161) tribal children representing three taluks of Mysore district, Karnataka State. Findings of dietary habits were recorded through interview schedule and a survey was conducted using 24 hour recall method. The study reveals that the percentage of adequacy in energy and protein intake among both the tribal group children was more or less same and below the respective RDAs. Intake of calcium, iron and beta-carotene are varied from age differential. Consumption of calcium rich food was more among Jenu Kuruba than Yerava children.

Prevalence of Anaemia in Jenukuruba Primitive Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka

Abstract A study on the prevalence of anaemia was conducted among Jenukuruba primitive tribal children of Mysore district, Karnataka state. For the present study 175 children ranging in age group 6-10 years were selected and estimated the haemoglobin level by cyanmethaemoglobin method. The study revealed that, 36.57% of children were moderately anaemic, 26.29 per cent were mildly anaemic and 14.86 percent severely anaemic. On the whole 77.71% were suffering from different forms of anaemia. Prevalence of anaemia was more among the girls than boys.

ABO and Rh(D) Blood Groups Among the Adikarnatakas of Karnataka

Abstract Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh(D) blood groups among the Adikamatakas, a Scheduled Caste Population of Mysore City in Karnataka State In the ABO blood group system O group recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group The incidence of Rh(D) 3.16%, which is in agreement with the majority of the other caste as well as tribal population of this south Indian state.

ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups Among the Vishwakarmas of Mysore District, Karnataka

Abstract Base line data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Vishwakarma population of Hosahundi village Mysore district, Karnataka. In the ABO blood system O recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group. The Rh negative frequency was found 3.19%.

Study of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups among Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka

Abstract Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The O group recorded the highest frequency, followed by A and B. The incidence of Rh (D) negative was 2.67% and the gene frequency of recessive d allele was 0.1633. The results of the present study are compared with other caste populations of Karnataka.

Red Green Colour Blindness among the Lingayath of Karnataka

Abstract A study of defective colour vision was carried out in 350 unrelated Lingayath individuals of both the sexes. It was found that the percentage frequency of red green colour blindness was 2.4%.