M R Gangadhar
Biographic Data
| ID | 1801238 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M R Gangadhar |
| GIVEN NAMES | M R |
| FAMILY NAME | Gangadhar |
| SIGNATURE | GANGADHAR M R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Mysore |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4399-0377 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Baluvu
Kadu Kurubas are religious minded people and have a strong belief in their ancestors. Baluvu is a sacred ritual performed at Ambala to fulfill their vows to their deities. Ambala is the place where Baluvu is performed. It is very sacred and central place for all activities of their community. This ritual is very significant and it is believed that without fulfilling their vows by performing Baluvu, a deity or spirit would take possession and caus…
Dietary Status among Jenu Kuruba and Yerava Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the dietary status of 6+ to 10+ year children of Jenu Kuruba (n=176) and Yerava (n=161) tribal children representing three taluks of Mysore district, Karnataka State. Findings of dietary habits were recorded through interview schedule and a survey was conducted using 24 hour recall method. The study reveals that the percentage of adequacy in energy and protein intake among both the tribal group childre…
Nutritional Status of Jenukuruba Tribal Children in Mysore District, Karnataka
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…
Study of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups among Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka
Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The O group recorded the highest frequency, followed by A and B. The incidence of Rh (D) negative was 2.67% and the gene frequency of recessive d allele was 0.1633. The results of the present study are compared with other caste populations of Karnataka
Prevalence of Anaemia in Jenukuruba Primitive Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka
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 sufferi…
Breast Feeding Practices among the Hakkipikkis
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
Red Green Colour Blindness among the Lingayath of Karnataka
A study of defective colour vision was carried out in 350 unrelated Lingayath individuals of both the sexes. It was found that the percentage frequency of red green colour blindness was 2.4
Menarche and Menopause among the Iruliga Tribal Women
In the present study an attempt has been made to study the age at menarche and menopause among the Iruliga women of Mysore district, Karnataka state. The mean menarcheal and menopausal age of Iruliga women was found to be 13.93 ± 1.6 years and 46.63 ± 0.53 years respectively
Red Green Colour Blindness Among the Hakkipikkis
A study of defective colour vision was carried out among the Hakkipikkis of Mysore district ofKarnataka state. It was found that the percentage frequency of red green colour blindness was 1.12
ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups Among the Kaniyas of Karnataka
The distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Kaniya population of Karnataka, India has been studied. The frequency of allele ABO*B is high (0.2942) as compared to ABO*A(0.1659 ), where as the frequency of allele \nABO*O is (0.5399). The present population group show high frequency of allele B and low for A and O alleles when compared to the mean values of the state of Karnataka, whereas for allele d,the frequency \nobserved is al…
ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups Among the Vishwakarmas of Mysore District, Karnataka
Base line data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Vishwakarma population of Hosahundi village Mysore district, Karnataka. In the ABO blood system O recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group. The Rh negative frequency was found 3.19
Anthropometric Study among the Adikarnatakas of Mysore City, Karnataka
The present study reveals that majority of the Adik arnataka males come under short stature and females fall under upper medium stature categories. Sitting height vertex measurement shows that higher proportion of males and females belongs to lower medium and tall categories respectively. A higher proportion of both males and females belongs to very narrow type of bizygomatic breadth. The dolicocephalic element was predominantly found in males wh…
ABO and Rh(D) Blood Groups Among the Adikarnatakas of Karnataka
Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh(D) blood groups among the Adikamatakas, a Scheduled Caste Population of Mysore City in Karnataka State In the ABO blood group system O group recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group The incidence of Rh(D) 3.16%, which is in agreement with the majority of the other caste as well as tribal population of this south Indian state
Anthropometric Study Among Yerava Tribal Males of Virajpet Taluk of Kodagu District, Karnataka
The present study reveals that majority of Yerava posses short stature (53.40%) A higher proportion tend to show low category of silting height vertex (54.37%). The Yeravas are characterized by broad sholder (66.1%). The dolichocephalic element is predominantly found in Yeravas (68%). The Yeravas nave a tendency to show platyrrhine nose (60 18%). The Yeravas are characterized by the predominance of broad or euryprosopic face (51.45%). The morphol…
ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups Among the Vishwakarmas of Mysore District, Karnataka
Base line data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Vishwakarma population of Hosahundi village Mysore district, Karnataka. In the ABO blood system O recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group. The Rh negative frequency was found 3.19
Dietary Status among Jenu Kuruba and Yerava Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the dietary status of 6+ to 10+ year children of Jenu Kuruba (n=176) and Yerava (n=161) tribal children representing three taluks of Mysore district, Karnataka State. Findings of dietary habits were recorded through interview schedule and a survey was conducted using 24 hour recall method. The study reveals that the percentage of adequacy in energy and protein intake among both the tribal group childre…
Study of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups among Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka
Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The O group recorded the highest frequency, followed by A and B. The incidence of Rh (D) negative was 2.67% and the gene frequency of recessive d allele was 0.1633. The results of the present study are compared with other caste populations of Karnataka
ABO and Rh(D) Blood Groups Among the Adikarnatakas of Karnataka
Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh(D) blood groups among the Adikamatakas, a Scheduled Caste Population of Mysore City in Karnataka State In the ABO blood group system O group recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group The incidence of Rh(D) 3.16%, which is in agreement with the majority of the other caste as well as tribal population of this south Indian state
Anthropometric Study Among Yerava Tribal Males of Virajpet Taluk of Kodagu District, Karnataka
The present study reveals that majority of Yerava posses short stature (53.40%) A higher proportion tend to show low category of silting height vertex (54.37%). The Yeravas are characterized by broad sholder (66.1%). The dolichocephalic element is predominantly found in Yeravas (68%). The Yeravas nave a tendency to show platyrrhine nose (60 18%). The Yeravas are characterized by the predominance of broad or euryprosopic face (51.45%). The morphol…
Anthropometric Study among the Adikarnatakas of Mysore City, Karnataka
The present study reveals that majority of the Adik arnataka males come under short stature and females fall under upper medium stature categories. Sitting height vertex measurement shows that higher proportion of males and females belongs to lower medium and tall categories respectively. A higher proportion of both males and females belongs to very narrow type of bizygomatic breadth. The dolicocephalic element was predominantly found in males wh…
ABO and Rh(D) Blood Groups Among the Adikarnatakas of Karnataka
Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh(D) blood groups among the Adikamatakas, a Scheduled Caste Population of Mysore City in Karnataka State In the ABO blood group system O group recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group The incidence of Rh(D) 3.16%, which is in agreement with the majority of the other caste as well as tribal population of this south Indian state
ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups Among the Vishwakarmas of Mysore District, Karnataka
Base line data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Vishwakarma population of Hosahundi village Mysore district, Karnataka. In the ABO blood system O recorded the highest incidence, followed by B group. The Rh negative frequency was found 3.19
Red Green Colour Blindness Among the Hakkipikkis
A study of defective colour vision was carried out among the Hakkipikkis of Mysore district ofKarnataka state. It was found that the percentage frequency of red green colour blindness was 1.12
ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups Among the Kaniyas of Karnataka
The distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Kaniya population of Karnataka, India has been studied. The frequency of allele ABO*B is high (0.2942) as compared to ABO*A(0.1659 ), where as the frequency of allele \nABO*O is (0.5399). The present population group show high frequency of allele B and low for A and O alleles when compared to the mean values of the state of Karnataka, whereas for allele d,the frequency \nobserved is al…
Menarche and Menopause among the Iruliga Tribal Women
In the present study an attempt has been made to study the age at menarche and menopause among the Iruliga women of Mysore district, Karnataka state. The mean menarcheal and menopausal age of Iruliga women was found to be 13.93 ± 1.6 years and 46.63 ± 0.53 years respectively
Breast Feeding Practices among the Hakkipikkis
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
Red Green Colour Blindness among the Lingayath of Karnataka
A study of defective colour vision was carried out in 350 unrelated Lingayath individuals of both the sexes. It was found that the percentage frequency of red green colour blindness was 2.4
Nutritional Status of Jenukuruba Tribal Children in Mysore District, Karnataka
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…
Study of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups among Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka
Data are presented on frequency distribution of the ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among the Gangadikara Vokkaligas of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The O group recorded the highest frequency, followed by A and B. The incidence of Rh (D) negative was 2.67% and the gene frequency of recessive d allele was 0.1633. The results of the present study are compared with other caste populations of Karnataka
Prevalence of Anaemia in Jenukuruba Primitive Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka
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 sufferi…
Baluvu
Kadu Kurubas are religious minded people and have a strong belief in their ancestors. Baluvu is a sacred ritual performed at Ambala to fulfill their vows to their deities. Ambala is the place where Baluvu is performed. It is very sacred and central place for all activities of their community. This ritual is very significant and it is believed that without fulfilling their vows by performing Baluvu, a deity or spirit would take possession and caus…
Dietary Status among Jenu Kuruba and Yerava Tribal Children of Mysore District, Karnataka
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the dietary status of 6+ to 10+ year children of Jenu Kuruba (n=176) and Yerava (n=161) tribal children representing three taluks of Mysore district, Karnataka State. Findings of dietary habits were recorded through interview schedule and a survey was conducted using 24 hour recall method. The study reveals that the percentage of adequacy in energy and protein intake among both the tribal group childre…
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