2 articles
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Epidemiology of Stomach Cancer in Northeastern States of India: Focusing on Nagaland and the Effectiveness of Screening Programs
Abstract: Stomach cancer represents a critical public health burden in northeastern India, with Nagaland exhibiting the highest age-standardized incidence rate in the country - nearly triple the national average. This elevated risk profile stems from multiple factors including traditional dietary practices (high consumption of smoked meats and fermented foods), widespread Helicobacter pylori infection (affecting approximately 70% of adults), prevalent tobacco/alcohol use, and limited healthcare infrastructure. Despite demonstrated success of endoscopic screening …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Susceptibility to Rubella Among Tertiary Students in Punjab, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Rubella is a mild illness; however, it becomes severely threatening when associated with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) for women of childbearing age. India still faces endemic rubella despite available vaccines, and vaccination coverage is low. Tertiary students are near reproductive age, and as a socially active and mobile population, they are highly susceptible to rubella and can aid in disease transmission. This study tried to fill the existing data gap …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article