Dubbed as the diabetes capital of the world, India has the largest number of people suffering from diabetes in the world. There were 41 million cases in 2007 and at the same rate, it is estimated to hit 70 million…
Category: MIEF Awareness Bulletin
Glaring statistics of Child marriage in India
As per the definition given by UNICEF, child marriage is the formal marriage or informal union entered into by an individual before reaching the age of eighteen. It is, internationally, considered as a violation of human rights. Though it is…
Challenges faced by sports women in India
Sports is one area where gender inequality is highly evident. It is deplorable that even today, women are treated so differently, especially in sports. Women in India are still seen as home-making and child-rearing machines. In some cities, women have…
Why do we need to promote cycling?
You Decide! via Taking up cycling could be one of the wisest choices you ever make, be it for any reason: fitness, bank balance, or environmental concerns. You could take it up for commuting or for recreational purposes, and…
HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO STRESS
With the rapidly changing lifestyle of Indians, especially the younger generation, there has also been a significant rise in the stress levels and the consequent health issues. This may be due to work stress, personal-life stress, but all kinds…
THE HOMELESS: AN IGNORED COMMUNITY
Despite the fact that India has grown quite well as an economy, there is still a large chunk of population void of the basic necessities of life, shelter being one of them. Homelessness in India has been a problem for…
Obesity related health risks
Obesity is a term in buzz these days. It is basically accumulation of excess body fat to such an extent which can be injurious to health. A person is considered obese when his/her body mass index (BMI) which is calculated…
Mental Sickness In Children In India : An Overview
WHO (2000) stated that 20% of children and adolescents suffer from a disabling mental illness worldwide and suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents. Research from the Indian Council of Medical Research reported that 12% children between…
Children with disabilities in India: a look before we talk of inclusive worlds
By one widely used estimate, 93 million children – or 1 in 20 of those aged 14 or younger – live with a moderate or severe disability of some kind.- UNICEF, 2013 CRIN estimates state that over 150 million children worldwide…
Rag Pickers In India: Not painting a good picture
India has an estimated 17 million child workers – the highest incidence in the world. According to a report by UNICEF, about 12% children in India aged 5-14 are engaged in child labour activities, including Rag Picking Anyone who’s…