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Details of Earlier Research [2009-2012, University of California Los Angeles] Summary: Hypertension is a major contributor to the world-wide epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1,2] It is estimated that hypertension causes 7.5 million deaths world-wide amounting to 12.8% of the total of all annual deaths.[3] Many risk factors leading to hypertension are modifiable and therefore provideContinue reading “Research”

Details of Earlier Research [2009-2012, University of California Los Angeles] Summary: Hypertension is a major contributor to the world-wide epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1,2] It is estimated that hypertension causes 7.5 million deaths world-wide amounting to 12.8% of the total of all annual deaths.[3] Many risk factors leading to hypertension are modifiable and therefore provideContinue reading “Research”

Statement of Research Interests  In Asia, there is an imperative need to implement the practice of evidence-based public health policy, planning, and spending. My earlier and ongoing research provides the appropriate evidence, which can guide the formulation of policy to bring in positive change that we can see in our lifetime. I am focused shapingContinue reading “Research”

Welcome to the Media Page. The press releases, media publications, videos and other media info are in this page. Articles Public health: Why is now the best chance? Deccan Herald, July 04, 2016 Link Why endure with insurance? Prevent, Deccan Herald, March 23, 2016. Link Invest more to keep India heart-healthy, Deccan Herald, Dec 9, 2015. LinkContinue reading “Media”

Welcome to the Media Page. The press releases, media publications, videos and other media info are in this page. Articles Public health: Why is now the best chance? Deccan Herald, July 04, 2016 Why endure with insurance? Prevent, Deccan Herald, March 23, 2016. Link Invest more to keep India heart-healthy, Deccan Herald, Dec 9, 2015. Link WhoContinue reading “Media”

“”Public Health Matters because each Life Matters””-GRB Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts of the society (Detels). As an epidemiologist, I work with determinants of health or disease with other health-related factors in human populations. I work as Additional Professor at Bangalore campus of IndianContinue reading “Giridhara R Babu”

Welcome to the Media Page. The press releases, media publications, videos and other media info are in this page. Articles Why endure with insurance? Prevent, Deccan Herald, March 23, 2016. Link Invest more to keep India heart-healthy, Deccan Herald, Dec 9, 2015. Link Who is responsible for people’s health?, Deccan Herald June 12, 2015. LinkContinue reading “Media”

Recent Papers : Assessment of screening practices for gestational hyperglycaemia in public health facilities: a descriptive study in Bangalore, India Background. Screening and timely treatment of gestational hyperglycaemia (GH) is proved to be beneficial and improves maternal and foetal health outcomes. To understand screening practices, we explored the knowledge and perceptions of doctors working inContinue reading “Recent Papers”

Welcome to the Media Page. The press releases, media publications, videos and other media info are in this page. Articles Why endure with insurance? Prevent, Deccan Herald, March 23, 2016. Link Invest more to keep India heart-healthy, Deccan Herald, Dec 9, 2015. Link Who is responsible for people’s health?, Deccan Herald June 12, 2015. LinkContinue reading “In the News”

Welcome to the Media Page. The press releases, media publications, videos and other media info are in this page. Articles Why endure with insurance? Prevent, Deccan Herald, March 23, 2016. Link Invest more to keep India heart-healthy, Deccan Herald, Dec 9, 2015. Link Who is responsible for people’s health?, Deccan Herald June 12, 2015. LinkContinue reading “Community Engagement”