On May 31, 2025, World No Tobacco Day, themed “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products”...
• The term “adolescent” is often used synonymously with “teenager”. In this sense “adolescent pregnancy” means pregnancy in a woman aged 10–19 years. In most statistics the age of the woman is defined as her age at the time the baby is born. Birth rates and pregnancy rates are counted per 1000 of a specific population.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important global initiative to raise awareness, promote early detection, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer. The pink ribbon, a globally recognized symbol, signifies solidarity and support for women battling the disease. However, India’s journey toward breast cancer awareness goes beyond this symbol.
The department of public health, Yenepoya Deemed to be University in Mangaluru organized a national symposium in association with Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health on Current challenges in health in India with recent public health updates.
University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher Fiona Almedia will be teaching and training selected Masters of Public Health Scholars ( MPH Scholars) at the Department of Public Health, Yenepoya Deemed to be University and at Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health in Mangalore.
Nicotine addiction is a huge problem in India, taking over 900,000 lives each year and trapping millions with cigarettes, beedis, gutka, paan masala, and khaini. I work as a smoking cessation advisor in the UK right now, helping people quit every day with plans that fit their lives. In India, tobacco is tied to culture and money, so we need solutions that match our diversity.
Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health ( ECIPH) was officially an academic partner at two side events at COP29 UNFCCC meeting at Baku, Azerbaijan.
Pregnancy is a transformative and exciting time, but it also brings numerous changes to a woman’s body. While many expecting mothers focus on aspects like nutrition, sleep, and prenatal care, oral health often gets overlooked.
The Gambia is currently experiencing an epidemic of drug abuse among adolescents, which has reached an all-time high. Many young people are being exposed to drugs for the first time, with most of them being in middle or high school.
The World Health Organization defines solid waste as any garbage, trash, refuse or discarded material which can be classified according to the source of production as municipal waste, healthcare waste and e-waste. Annually about 2 billion tonnes of municipal waste and 54 million tons of e-waste are generated.
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Manipur, the practice of jhum cultivation has been an integral part of the cultural and agricultural tapestry for generations. While it sustains livelihoods and preserves age-old tradition, the impact of jhum cultivation on health and the environment raises important questions about sustainability and the delicate balance between tradition and conservation.
Zero Carbon City is a concept where carbon emissions in all forms are reduced and replaced with renewable sources of energy. This concept helps in avoiding harm to the planet and combating the impacts of climate change. Metropolitan areas encompass only 3% of the Earth’s landmass, yet they are responsible for over 70% of global carbon emissions.