Madhur Verma
Biographic Data
| ID | 7096195 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Madhur Verma |
| GIVEN NAMES | Madhur |
| FAMILY NAME | Verma |
| SIGNATURE | VERMA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1787-8392 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 3 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Occupational tobacco exposure and multisystem morbidity among beedi rollers: Biomarker-validated evidence from a multi-state study in India
Purpose Beedi rolling, employing nearly five million predominantly female home-based workers across India, remains one of the less formally organized occupational sectors. This study aimed to evaluate the working conditions and health hazards of beedi rollers across five Indian states. Methods A multi-centric cross-sectional study conducted in five states enrolled 1,800 adults; 900 beedi rollers and 900 controls. Data were obtained through struct…
Demographic and socio-economic predictors of physical activity among young adults in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Physical inactivity among young adults is an emerging public health concern in low- and middle-income countries. In South Africa, where the burden of non-communicable diseases is high, little research has examined the socio-demographic determinants of physical activity among rural youth populations. This study investigated the demographic and socio-economic predictors of meeting recommended physical activity levels among young adults aged 18–29 y…
Policymakers’ concerns linking tobacco and Indigenous communities in India: A qualitative analysis of parliamentary questions (1952–2022)
Tobacco use and associated disease burden remain high among Indigenous communities in India. Despite an overall decline in tobacco consumption over the last few decades, the social disparities in tobacco use have widened, with Indigenous communities experiencing the least decline. Existing tobacco control policies lack specific considerations for Indigenous communities. Hence, as part of a broader research initiative focusing on the health of Ind…
Are teenagers in Kenya physically active? The nexus between physical activity and nutrition status of Kenyan teenagers: A cross-sectional study
Insufficient physical activity and poor nutrition during teenagerhood increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. This study assessed physical activity levels and nutritional status of teenagers aged 13–19 years old in Machakos County, Kenya. A cross-sectional design was used to recruit 357 teenagers. Probability proportionate sampling and simple random methods were used to select households with teenagers. Socio-demogra…
Coverage, delivery models, and implementation challenges of the community driven nutritional supplementation initiative for people with TB: A mixed methods study from Puducherry, India
Ni-kshay Mitras are volunteers who provide monthly food baskets worth 7.5-10 USD to people with tuberculosis as a part of India’s recent community-driven nutritional support initiative. We assessed the initiative’s coverage and implementation challenges in Puducherry, India. This mixed-methods study involved secondary data of adults with TB notified from public facilities between April 2023 and March 2024. This was followed by 42 in-depth intervi…
Evolution of tobacco pack health warning labels in India- a timely consensus
The Indian experience reveals the scale and sophistication of TII in delaying tobacco control efforts. The successful implementation of PHWL demonstrates the importance of coordinated legal, civil society, and governmental action. This study underscores the need for robust transparency frameworks and multisectoral resistance to industry interference to protect public health gains
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: A comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
BACKGROUND: Accurate assessments of current and future fertility-including overall trends and changing population age structures across countries and regions-are essential to help plan for the profound social, economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges that these changes will bring. Estimates and projections of fertility are necessary to inform policies involving resource and health-care needs, labour supply, education, gender equality,…
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease…
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic: A compr…
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Mapping the stability of febrile illness hotspots in Punjab from 2012 to 2019- a spatial clustering and regression analysis
The study demonstrates that information obtained through IDSP can describe the spatial epidemiology of FI at crude spatial scales and drive concerted efforts against FI by identifying actionable points
Exploring the influence of food labels and advertisements on eating habits of children: A cross-sectional study from Punjab, India
Low awareness regarding the utility of nutrition labels and minimal concerns of the parents increase the frequency of eating out. Unification of our existing policies regarding food labels and tv advertisements to develop family-centric interventions will bring us one step closer to improving the enabling environment to curb the growing menace of childhood obesity
Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus and treatment utilization patterns among the elderly from the first wave of Longitudinal Aging study in India (2017-18)using a Heckman selection model
Treatment utilization by the elderly living with T2DM is significantly affected by socio-demographic characteristics. Keeping in mind the increasing proportion of the geriatric population in our country, it is pertinent to tailor-made counseling sessions for the elderly to improve medication utilization and adherence and realize our goals concerning non-communicable diseases
Psychiatric morbidity and substance use in migrant workers: A population based study
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of mental health problems and substance abuse in the migrant population is higher than the general population. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and pattern of mental health issues and substance use in the migrant population and highlight the association with the reverse migration of migrant workers. METHODOLOGY: The field staff visited the shelter homes for migrant population in four cities of Northern Indi…
Global, regional, and national progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 for neonatal and child health: All-cause and cause-specific mortality findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study …
BACKGROUND: Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths, and reduction of death of children younger than 5 years to less than 25 per 1000 livebirths, for each country by 2030. To understand current rates, recent trends, and potential trajectories of child mortality for the next decade, we present the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, a…
Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis from the Global Burd…
BACKGROUND: Ending the global tobacco epidemic is a defining challenge in global health. Timely and comprehensive estimates of the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden are needed to guide tobacco control efforts nationally and globally. METHODS: We estimated the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden for 204 countries and territories, by age and sex, from 1990 to 2019 as part of the Global B…
Trends and correlates of intimate partner violence experienced by ever-married women of India: Results from National Family Health Survey round III and IV
Our study findings suggest high prevalence of IPV with state-wise variations in the prevalence. Similar factors were responsible for different forms of IPV. Therefore, based on existing evidences, it is recommended to offer adequate screening and counselling services for the couples, especially in health-care settings so that they speak up against IPV, and are offered timely help to prevent long-term physical and mental health consequences
Impact of Health Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs in India: Findings from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2016–17
Two rounds of Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) were conducted in 2009-10 and 2016-17 in India. These two surveys provide national comparable data on tobacco usage and its related aspects in India. This study used the data from GATS 2016-17 to examine the salience and impact of cigarette pack pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on quit intention among current cigarette smokers in India. The nationally representative survey interviewed 74, 037 respo…
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Impact of Health Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs in India: Findings from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2016–17
Two rounds of Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) were conducted in 2009-10 and 2016-17 in India. These two surveys provide national comparable data on tobacco usage and its related aspects in India. This study used the data from GATS 2016-17 to examine the salience and impact of cigarette pack pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on quit intention among current cigarette smokers in India. The nationally representative survey interviewed 74, 037 respo…
Global, regional, and national progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 for neonatal and child health: All-cause and cause-specific mortality findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study …
BACKGROUND: Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths, and reduction of death of children younger than 5 years to less than 25 per 1000 livebirths, for each country by 2030. To understand current rates, recent trends, and potential trajectories of child mortality for the next decade, we present the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, a…
Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis from the Global Burd…
BACKGROUND: Ending the global tobacco epidemic is a defining challenge in global health. Timely and comprehensive estimates of the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden are needed to guide tobacco control efforts nationally and globally. METHODS: We estimated the prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden for 204 countries and territories, by age and sex, from 1990 to 2019 as part of the Global B…
Trends and correlates of intimate partner violence experienced by ever-married women of India: Results from National Family Health Survey round III and IV
Our study findings suggest high prevalence of IPV with state-wise variations in the prevalence. Similar factors were responsible for different forms of IPV. Therefore, based on existing evidences, it is recommended to offer adequate screening and counselling services for the couples, especially in health-care settings so that they speak up against IPV, and are offered timely help to prevent long-term physical and mental health consequences
Psychiatric morbidity and substance use in migrant workers: A population based study
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of mental health problems and substance abuse in the migrant population is higher than the general population. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and pattern of mental health issues and substance use in the migrant population and highlight the association with the reverse migration of migrant workers. METHODOLOGY: The field staff visited the shelter homes for migrant population in four cities of Northern Indi…
Mapping the stability of febrile illness hotspots in Punjab from 2012 to 2019- a spatial clustering and regression analysis
The study demonstrates that information obtained through IDSP can describe the spatial epidemiology of FI at crude spatial scales and drive concerted efforts against FI by identifying actionable points
Exploring the influence of food labels and advertisements on eating habits of children: A cross-sectional study from Punjab, India
Low awareness regarding the utility of nutrition labels and minimal concerns of the parents increase the frequency of eating out. Unification of our existing policies regarding food labels and tv advertisements to develop family-centric interventions will bring us one step closer to improving the enabling environment to curb the growing menace of childhood obesity
Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus and treatment utilization patterns among the elderly from the first wave of Longitudinal Aging study in India (2017-18)using a Heckman selection model
Treatment utilization by the elderly living with T2DM is significantly affected by socio-demographic characteristics. Keeping in mind the increasing proportion of the geriatric population in our country, it is pertinent to tailor-made counseling sessions for the elderly to improve medication utilization and adherence and realize our goals concerning non-communicable diseases
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: A comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
BACKGROUND: Accurate assessments of current and future fertility-including overall trends and changing population age structures across countries and regions-are essential to help plan for the profound social, economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges that these changes will bring. Estimates and projections of fertility are necessary to inform policies involving resource and health-care needs, labour supply, education, gender equality,…
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease…
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic: A compr…
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Coverage, delivery models, and implementation challenges of the community driven nutritional supplementation initiative for people with TB: A mixed methods study from Puducherry, India
Ni-kshay Mitras are volunteers who provide monthly food baskets worth 7.5-10 USD to people with tuberculosis as a part of India’s recent community-driven nutritional support initiative. We assessed the initiative’s coverage and implementation challenges in Puducherry, India. This mixed-methods study involved secondary data of adults with TB notified from public facilities between April 2023 and March 2024. This was followed by 42 in-depth intervi…
Evolution of tobacco pack health warning labels in India- a timely consensus
The Indian experience reveals the scale and sophistication of TII in delaying tobacco control efforts. The successful implementation of PHWL demonstrates the importance of coordinated legal, civil society, and governmental action. This study underscores the need for robust transparency frameworks and multisectoral resistance to industry interference to protect public health gains
Occupational tobacco exposure and multisystem morbidity among beedi rollers: Biomarker-validated evidence from a multi-state study in India
Purpose Beedi rolling, employing nearly five million predominantly female home-based workers across India, remains one of the less formally organized occupational sectors. This study aimed to evaluate the working conditions and health hazards of beedi rollers across five Indian states. Methods A multi-centric cross-sectional study conducted in five states enrolled 1,800 adults; 900 beedi rollers and 900 controls. Data were obtained through struct…
Demographic and socio-economic predictors of physical activity among young adults in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Physical inactivity among young adults is an emerging public health concern in low- and middle-income countries. In South Africa, where the burden of non-communicable diseases is high, little research has examined the socio-demographic determinants of physical activity among rural youth populations. This study investigated the demographic and socio-economic predictors of meeting recommended physical activity levels among young adults aged 18–29 y…
Policymakers’ concerns linking tobacco and Indigenous communities in India: A qualitative analysis of parliamentary questions (1952–2022)
Tobacco use and associated disease burden remain high among Indigenous communities in India. Despite an overall decline in tobacco consumption over the last few decades, the social disparities in tobacco use have widened, with Indigenous communities experiencing the least decline. Existing tobacco control policies lack specific considerations for Indigenous communities. Hence, as part of a broader research initiative focusing on the health of Ind…
Are teenagers in Kenya physically active? The nexus between physical activity and nutrition status of Kenyan teenagers: A cross-sectional study
Insufficient physical activity and poor nutrition during teenagerhood increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. This study assessed physical activity levels and nutritional status of teenagers aged 13–19 years old in Machakos County, Kenya. A cross-sectional design was used to recruit 357 teenagers. Probability proportionate sampling and simple random methods were used to select households with teenagers. Socio-demogra…
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