Stephen Monday
- Affiliation
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University
- Department
- Teaching Assistant
- Location
- India
Stephen Monday
2 articles
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Climate-Driven Shifts in Vector-Borne Disease Ecology Across South Asia
Abstract: Climate change remains one of the most important phenomena affecting the geographical distribution and movement patterns of vector-borne diseases. In South Asia – characterized by high population density, rich biodiversity, and sharp climatic differences – there is growing evidence of the relationship between increasing temperatures and erratic precipitation, along with the behavior of insect vectors. This research aims to evaluate the effects of climate environmental changes on the distribution and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Air Pollution and Lung Cancer: A Deep Dive into the Impact in Southern India
Abstract: Lung cancer incidence is rising in Southern India, with air pollution, particularly PM2.5, emerging as a significant risk factor alongside smoking. A retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 1,500 lung cancer patients diagnosed between 2010–2020 across Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, using hospital records, cancer registries, and environmental monitoring stations. The study found that 73.3% of patients were male, 80.7% were smokers, and 42.7% were aged 60+. Chennai had the highest …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–30 Read article