M. R. Gangadhar

Bio: M. R. Gangadhar is an academic researcher from University of Mysore. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & ABO blood group system. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 22 publications receiving 150 citations.

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.

Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis patients in Mysore city, Karnataka

Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA), also often called ‘osteoarthrosis or ‘degenerative joint disease,’ is the most common form of arthritis. Prevalence of OA in India is reported to be in the range of 17-60.6%. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition which represents a major contribution to the burden of physical disability. Prevalence increases with age, so that about 11% of all women over the age of 60 years have symptoms due to knee OA. The study is to measure the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis patients and identification of risk factors were involved among the age group of 40 to 65 years in Mysore city and compare BMI, ESR and WOMAC criteria. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Sri. Krishna Rajendra Hospital,Mysore from June 2013 to May 2014. A total of 150 interviewed subjects referred having knee pain and clinically diagnosed by orthopaedic doctor and radiographically confirmed as Knee Osteoarthritis patient. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to estimate the prevalence and associated risk factors of Knee osteoarthritis. The data was analysed using SPSS windows 16.0. The age of the population was 40 to 65years. About 46% of the patients having normal BMI and ESR were highest in the range of 50 and above mm/hr. The mean average of WOMAC score was highest in moderate while comparing to other scores. Knee Osteoarthritis is one of the most common rheumatologic problems. The risk factors of the disease are age, socio -economic status and regular activities etc. There is no clear published data available about the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis due to different types of defining of the disease.

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.

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.

Blood Groups in Man.

Abstract: BIOCHEMISTRY IN ANAESTHESIA Modern Trends In Anaesthesia. II. Aspects of Hydrogen lon Regulation and Biochemistry in Anaesthesia. Edited by Prankis T. Evans, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., F.F.A. R.C.S., and T. Cecil Gray, M.D., FF.A. R.C.S., Hon.F.F.A. R.A.C.S. (Pp. 219+vii; illustrated. 60s.) London: Butterworths. 1962. In this stimulating book a group of experts have written on hydrogen-ion regulation and biochemistry in anaesthesia. This vast subject has been divided rather artificially and only certain aspects of biochemistry have been covered, and the divisions are more related to clinical practice than basic physiology and biochemistry. TIhe sections have been written by specialists in each field; the material they contain is beyond criticism, and there is valuable practical advice. Some chapters are well written, though others are not so easy to read. All are packed with information, and, what is equally valuable, they provide a source of further information for the inquiring mind, for the references and bibliographies are excellent. It is a pleasure to have complicated electrophysics presented in a readable way (\" Measurement of pH and Pco l\"); \"The Cholinesterases\" is an embracing account of difficult physiological and biochemical problems. Throughout the book there is a wealth of valuable material, indeed so much so that at times too much appears to have been attempted within the space available, as in \" Effects of Hypercapnia.\" These are minor criticisms of a good book, or perhaps it would be wiser to call it a collection of papers on chosen subjects, for there is understandably a lack of cohesion among the various chapters, and even some slight overlapping, which renders the whole less valuable than its several parts. No one can read these papers without interest and profit (and occasionally amusement) and they should fulfil the editor's hope that they will stimulate further interest in basic science. The book is well presented; the printing and paper are good, but the price will not encourage widespread use of the book among the younger members of our specialty. G. E. H. ENDEPBY.

The Mathematical Model

Abstract: Let X(t) be the number of tumor cells at time t, and Pr{X(t) = n} = pn(t) is the density of X. A “birth”, i.e., an increase of one of the total population of cancer cells, can occur either by mutation of a normal cell caused by the action of the carcinogen, consisting of randomly (Poisson) distributed hits, or by reproduction of existing cancer cells. A death of a tumor cell occurs as an additive combination of non-immunological and immunological elements. Once a tumor is initiated by carcinogenic action, it undergoes a birth and death process with infinitesimal birth rate linear and infinitesimal death rate composed of a linear and a nonlinear term, the former due to non-immunological deaths, the latter to immunological feedback. The death rate per tumor cell due to immunological response is proportional to the total number of antigen-producing (tumor) cells; thus, the total death rate is quadratic. Although this assumes a very simple mechanism for the action of immunological feedback, it is nevertheless a first step.

Worldwide Variation in Human Growth

Abstract: This is a very large compilation of growth data with an extremely wide coverage of population groups, many of which will be completely unknown to all but the professional ethnographer. There is, however, a disappointingly narrow coverage of variables (length, weight, body widths, circumferences and proportions, skinfold thicknesses, and maturity). Many of the findings are relevant to an important question: should one set of growth reference data be used throughout the world, thus allowing ready comparability between groups, or should there be separate sets for each major racial group or even a multitude of local sets? The studies summarized in this volume indicate many population groups have similar potentials for growth in major body dimensions. For example, the narrower range of means among European than among African groups that range from "tribal" to well-off indicates the range of variation in growth would be reduced greatly if the environmental circumstances allowed

TO: Planning Commission

Abstract: If the local government determines amendments to its comprehensive plan are necessary to reflect changes in state requirements, the local government shall prepare and transmit within 1 year such plan amendment or amendments for state review. Local governments are also encouraged to comprehensively evaluate and, as necessary, update comprehensive plans to reflect changes in local conditions. If a local government fails to comply it may not amend its comprehensive plan until such time as it complies.