Samiran Bisai
Biographic Data
| ID | 150695 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samiran Bisai |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samiran |
| FAMILY NAME | Bisai |
| SIGNATURE | BISAI S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vidyasagar University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0097-9522 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A study on spatial association of poor child health outcomes and multidimensional poverty in India
The findings highlight the need for specific policies, as one-size-fits-all approaches across districts have not worked. High cluster districts should be named High-Priority Development Zones. These zones should receive mobile health services for mothers and children, increased funding, inter-sector committees, and improved existing programs
Nutritional status of tribal preschool children based on clinical assessment in Paschimanchal, West Bengal, India
Clinical examination is one of the methods used to determine the nutritional status of a person or diagnosis of various diseases. This method is an important feature of every nutritional survey. It is most practical and simplest method of measuring the nutritional situation or diagnosis of diseases a group of individual. With this method, it is possible to easily understand the nutritional status or physical condition of individuals by deep conce…
The prevalence of under-nutrition among the tribal children in India: A systematic review
Tribal population of India constitutes 8.6% of the total population. They are more susceptible to undernutrition which is recognized as a prevalent health problem mainly because of their uncertainty of food supply, which has serious long term consequences for the child and adversely influences the development of the nation. The assessment of nutritional status is paramount importance because it impels to identify malnutrition which is an aggravat…
Relationship of family income and house type to body mass index and chronic energy deficiency among urban Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India
Mid-upper arm circumference as a measure of nutritional status among adult Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India: Relationship With Self Reported Morbidity
This cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the relationship of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) with body mass index (BMI) and the self reported morbidity status. This was to assess the reliability of MUAC as a measure of nutritional and overall physical health status among the adult (> 18 years) Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, (India). Data on height, weight, MUAC and self reported morbidity were analysed for 474 individu…
Undernutrition among adult Bengalees of Dearah, Hooghly District, West Bengal, India: Relationship with educational status and food habit
A cross-sectional study of 1203 adult (> 18 years of age) Bengalees of Dearah, Hooghly District, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition and the relationship of educational level and food habit with undernutrition. Height and weight were measured and body mass index (BMI) computed following the standard equation. A BMI 8 years of schooling. Food habit was recorded as vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The mean a…
Inter-Relationships of Income, Chronic Energy Deficiency, Morbidity and Hospitalization Among Adult Male Slum Dwellers of Midnapore, West Bengal, India
A cross-sectional study of 212 adult (>18 years) male slum dwellers (mean age=34·6±14·4 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the inter-relationships of chronic energy deficiency (CED), monthly family income (MFI), self-reported morbidity and hospitalization due to severe illness. The mean height, weight and body mass index (BMI) of the subjects were 160·0 cm, 50·8 kg and 19·9 kg/m 2 , respectively. The overall fre…
Adult Santal Males from Orissa and West Bengal: Comparison of Their Anthropometric Profile and Chronic Energy Deficiency
This study was undertaken among adult (aged > 18 years) male Santals of Orissa and West Bengal, to compare their anthropometric profile and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI). Santals of Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal and Ananadapur, Keonjhar, Orissa were studied. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) were measured using standard protoco…
Overweight and obesity among affluent Bengalee schoolgirls of Lake Town, Kolkata, India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 431 Bengalee schoolgirls aged 6-9 years in Kolkata, India. Anthropometric measurements of height and weight were made on 431 girls. The body mass index (BMI) was computed following the standard equation. Overweight and obesity was defined following the internationally accepted BMI cut-off points. Results revealed that the overall rates of overweight…
Stunting, underweight and wasting among Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme children aged 3–5 years of Chapra, Nadia District, West Bengal, India
This study investigated age and sex variations in height and weight, levels of stunting, underweight and wasting among 533 (254 boys; 279 girls) 3- to 5-year-old rural children of Bengalee ethnicity at 11 Integrated Child Development Services centres of Nadia District, West Bengal, India. Height-for-age, weight-for-age and weight-for-height or=30%). The prevalence rates of stunting (20-29%) and wasting (5-9%) were medium. In conclusion, the nutri…
Maternal early second trimester pregnancy weight in relation to birth outcome among Bengalee Hindus of Kolkata, India
The findings suggest a positive association between maternal early second trimester pregnancy weight and birth outcome. The present study provided an efficient cut-off point for detecting LBW. Antenatal caregivers in health institutions and community health workers in the field can use this cut-off value for screening pregnant women at early second trimester
Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency Among Urban Bengalee Male Slum Dwellers of Kolkata, India: Relationship with Family Income
A cross-sectional study of 191 adult (>18 years) Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India, was undertaken to study the relationships of family income with body mass index (BMI) and chronic energy deficiency (CED). Results revealed that the mean height, weight, and BMI of the subjects were 162.2 cm, 54.0 kg, and 20.5 kg/m2, respectively. The overall frequency of CED (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) was 33.5%. Based on the World Health Organization classifi…
Low Birth Weight and Normal Birth Weight Newborns of Kolkata, India: Comparison of Some Maternal Risk Factors
This study compared several maternal risk factors of low birth weight (LBW) between 204 normal birth weight (NBW) and 133 LBW newborns from Kolkata, India. Based on their birth weight (BW), newborns were classified as LBW (BW < 2.5 kg) and NBW (BW ≥ 2.5 kg). Results revealed that means for maternal age (MA, p < 0.05), gestational age (GA, p < 0.01), hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (p < 0.05), and per capita daily income (PCDI, p < 0.05) were signif…
Relationship of Income with Anthropometric Indicators of Chronic Energy Deficiency among Adult Female Slum Dwellers of Midnapore Town
A cross-sectional study of 333 adult (> 18 years) female slum dwellers (mean age = 34.2 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the relationships of monthly per capita income (MPCI) with two anthropometric measures, namely body mass index (BMI) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). It also investigated the association of MPCI with chronic energy deficiency (CED). Results revealed that the mean height, weight, MUAC …
Age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and undernutrition among female Bathudis: A tribal population of Keonjhar District, Orissa, India
A cross-sectional study of 183 female Bathudis, a tribal population of the Keonjhar District, Orissa, India, was undertaken to investigate age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and nutritional status. The subjects were categorized into three age groups: 50 years. Height, weight, circumferences and skinfolds data were collected. Body mass index (BMI) and several body composition variables and indices were derived us…
Anthropometric Profile and Chronic Energy Deficiency Among Adult Santal Tribals of Jhargram, West Medinipur District, West Bengal, India: Comparison With Other Tribal Populations of Eastern India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine anthropometric profile and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI) of adult Santals, a tribal population of Jhargram, West Medinipur District, West Bengal, India. A total of 410 adult (aged > 18 years) Santals of six villages (Jharagaria, Jamiderdanga, Jamda, Jaynagar, Chapashol, and Lukudahi) near Jhargram town of West Medinipur District, West Bengal, I…
Low Birth Weight and Normal Birth Weight Newborns of Kolkata, India: Comparison of Some Maternal Risk Factors
This study compared several maternal risk factors of low birth weight (LBW) between 204 normal birth weight (NBW) and 133 LBW newborns from Kolkata, India. Based on their birth weight (BW), newborns were classified as LBW (BW < 2.5 kg) and NBW (BW ≥ 2.5 kg). Results revealed that means for maternal age (MA, p < 0.05), gestational age (GA, p < 0.01), hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (p < 0.05), and per capita daily income (PCDI, p < 0.05) were signif…
Mid-upper arm circumference as a measure of nutritional status among adult Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India: Relationship With Self Reported Morbidity
This cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the relationship of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) with body mass index (BMI) and the self reported morbidity status. This was to assess the reliability of MUAC as a measure of nutritional and overall physical health status among the adult (> 18 years) Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, (India). Data on height, weight, MUAC and self reported morbidity were analysed for 474 individu…
Relationship of Income with Anthropometric Indicators of Chronic Energy Deficiency among Adult Female Slum Dwellers of Midnapore Town
A cross-sectional study of 333 adult (> 18 years) female slum dwellers (mean age = 34.2 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the relationships of monthly per capita income (MPCI) with two anthropometric measures, namely body mass index (BMI) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). It also investigated the association of MPCI with chronic energy deficiency (CED). Results revealed that the mean height, weight, MUAC …
Age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and undernutrition among female Bathudis: A tribal population of Keonjhar District, Orissa, India
A cross-sectional study of 183 female Bathudis, a tribal population of the Keonjhar District, Orissa, India, was undertaken to investigate age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and nutritional status. The subjects were categorized into three age groups: 50 years. Height, weight, circumferences and skinfolds data were collected. Body mass index (BMI) and several body composition variables and indices were derived us…
Anthropometric Profile and Chronic Energy Deficiency Among Adult Santal Tribals of Jhargram, West Medinipur District, West Bengal, India: Comparison With Other Tribal Populations of Eastern India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine anthropometric profile and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI) of adult Santals, a tribal population of Jhargram, West Medinipur District, West Bengal, India. A total of 410 adult (aged > 18 years) Santals of six villages (Jharagaria, Jamiderdanga, Jamda, Jaynagar, Chapashol, and Lukudahi) near Jhargram town of West Medinipur District, West Bengal, I…
Inter-Relationships of Income, Chronic Energy Deficiency, Morbidity and Hospitalization Among Adult Male Slum Dwellers of Midnapore, West Bengal, India
A cross-sectional study of 212 adult (>18 years) male slum dwellers (mean age=34·6±14·4 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the inter-relationships of chronic energy deficiency (CED), monthly family income (MFI), self-reported morbidity and hospitalization due to severe illness. The mean height, weight and body mass index (BMI) of the subjects were 160·0 cm, 50·8 kg and 19·9 kg/m 2 , respectively. The overall fre…
Adult Santal Males from Orissa and West Bengal: Comparison of Their Anthropometric Profile and Chronic Energy Deficiency
This study was undertaken among adult (aged > 18 years) male Santals of Orissa and West Bengal, to compare their anthropometric profile and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI). Santals of Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal and Ananadapur, Keonjhar, Orissa were studied. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) were measured using standard protoco…
Overweight and obesity among affluent Bengalee schoolgirls of Lake Town, Kolkata, India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 431 Bengalee schoolgirls aged 6-9 years in Kolkata, India. Anthropometric measurements of height and weight were made on 431 girls. The body mass index (BMI) was computed following the standard equation. Overweight and obesity was defined following the internationally accepted BMI cut-off points. Results revealed that the overall rates of overweight…
Stunting, underweight and wasting among Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme children aged 3–5 years of Chapra, Nadia District, West Bengal, India
This study investigated age and sex variations in height and weight, levels of stunting, underweight and wasting among 533 (254 boys; 279 girls) 3- to 5-year-old rural children of Bengalee ethnicity at 11 Integrated Child Development Services centres of Nadia District, West Bengal, India. Height-for-age, weight-for-age and weight-for-height or=30%). The prevalence rates of stunting (20-29%) and wasting (5-9%) were medium. In conclusion, the nutri…
Maternal early second trimester pregnancy weight in relation to birth outcome among Bengalee Hindus of Kolkata, India
The findings suggest a positive association between maternal early second trimester pregnancy weight and birth outcome. The present study provided an efficient cut-off point for detecting LBW. Antenatal caregivers in health institutions and community health workers in the field can use this cut-off value for screening pregnant women at early second trimester
Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency Among Urban Bengalee Male Slum Dwellers of Kolkata, India: Relationship with Family Income
A cross-sectional study of 191 adult (>18 years) Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India, was undertaken to study the relationships of family income with body mass index (BMI) and chronic energy deficiency (CED). Results revealed that the mean height, weight, and BMI of the subjects were 162.2 cm, 54.0 kg, and 20.5 kg/m2, respectively. The overall frequency of CED (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) was 33.5%. Based on the World Health Organization classifi…
Low Birth Weight and Normal Birth Weight Newborns of Kolkata, India: Comparison of Some Maternal Risk Factors
This study compared several maternal risk factors of low birth weight (LBW) between 204 normal birth weight (NBW) and 133 LBW newborns from Kolkata, India. Based on their birth weight (BW), newborns were classified as LBW (BW < 2.5 kg) and NBW (BW ≥ 2.5 kg). Results revealed that means for maternal age (MA, p < 0.05), gestational age (GA, p < 0.01), hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (p < 0.05), and per capita daily income (PCDI, p < 0.05) were signif…
Relationship of Income with Anthropometric Indicators of Chronic Energy Deficiency among Adult Female Slum Dwellers of Midnapore Town
A cross-sectional study of 333 adult (> 18 years) female slum dwellers (mean age = 34.2 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the relationships of monthly per capita income (MPCI) with two anthropometric measures, namely body mass index (BMI) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). It also investigated the association of MPCI with chronic energy deficiency (CED). Results revealed that the mean height, weight, MUAC …
Age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and undernutrition among female Bathudis: A tribal population of Keonjhar District, Orissa, India
A cross-sectional study of 183 female Bathudis, a tribal population of the Keonjhar District, Orissa, India, was undertaken to investigate age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and nutritional status. The subjects were categorized into three age groups: 50 years. Height, weight, circumferences and skinfolds data were collected. Body mass index (BMI) and several body composition variables and indices were derived us…
Relationship of family income and house type to body mass index and chronic energy deficiency among urban Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India
Mid-upper arm circumference as a measure of nutritional status among adult Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India: Relationship With Self Reported Morbidity
This cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the relationship of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) with body mass index (BMI) and the self reported morbidity status. This was to assess the reliability of MUAC as a measure of nutritional and overall physical health status among the adult (> 18 years) Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, (India). Data on height, weight, MUAC and self reported morbidity were analysed for 474 individu…
Undernutrition among adult Bengalees of Dearah, Hooghly District, West Bengal, India: Relationship with educational status and food habit
A cross-sectional study of 1203 adult (> 18 years of age) Bengalees of Dearah, Hooghly District, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition and the relationship of educational level and food habit with undernutrition. Height and weight were measured and body mass index (BMI) computed following the standard equation. A BMI 8 years of schooling. Food habit was recorded as vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The mean a…
The prevalence of under-nutrition among the tribal children in India: A systematic review
Tribal population of India constitutes 8.6% of the total population. They are more susceptible to undernutrition which is recognized as a prevalent health problem mainly because of their uncertainty of food supply, which has serious long term consequences for the child and adversely influences the development of the nation. The assessment of nutritional status is paramount importance because it impels to identify malnutrition which is an aggravat…
Nutritional status of tribal preschool children based on clinical assessment in Paschimanchal, West Bengal, India
Clinical examination is one of the methods used to determine the nutritional status of a person or diagnosis of various diseases. This method is an important feature of every nutritional survey. It is most practical and simplest method of measuring the nutritional situation or diagnosis of diseases a group of individual. With this method, it is possible to easily understand the nutritional status or physical condition of individuals by deep conce…
A study on spatial association of poor child health outcomes and multidimensional poverty in India
The findings highlight the need for specific policies, as one-size-fits-all approaches across districts have not worked. High cluster districts should be named High-Priority Development Zones. These zones should receive mobile health services for mothers and children, increased funding, inter-sector committees, and improved existing programs
Medicine (14 works) · Demography (13 works) · Body mass index (11 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (10 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Population (7 works) · Anthropometry (6 works) · Demography (6 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (6 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works)