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1. Prevalence of type 2 diabetes among Yoga practitioners: A pilot cross-sectional study in two districts in India

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Aarti Jagannathan, V V Narayanan, Isha Kulkarni, Sonali P Jogdand, Subramanya Pailoor, and R Nagarathna

Subjects
Prevalence, type 2 diabetes, Yoga practitioners., Miscellaneous systems and treatments, RZ409.7-999
Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the major health diseases in the world today. The efficacy of Yoga in the management of type 2 diabetes is well-established. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among Yoga practitioners in two districts of India (one each in West and South of India). Methodology: In this cross-sectional field study, 155 Yoga practitioners from Pune and 192 from Ernakulam districts were assessed using the diabetes risk test and fasting blood sugar. The data collected were entered in a statistics software package and analyzed using the Pearson′s correlation analysis, t-test, univariate ANOVA, and linear regression to understand the predictors of risk for diabetes. Results: The overall prevalence of diabetes among Yoga practitioners in Central Pune was 3.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.01-0.04]). 18.9% of participants (95% CI: [0.16-0.19]) were diagnosed to be "at risk" for diabetes. In Ernakulam, the overall prevalence of diabetes among practitioners was 26% (95% CI: [0.05-0.06]) with 12% of practitioners (95% CI: [0.05-0.06]) diagnosed to be "at risk" for diabetes (prediabetic). Higher age and lesser duration of Yoga practice were significant predictors of diabetes. Conclusion: It is essential for every person above the age of 40 to undergo regular health check-ups and screening for diabetes and involve oneself in lifestyle modification programs such as Yoga for significantly long duration of time on a daily basis, to better manage diabetes.

Published
2015
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5. Closed-Loop Biodigesters on Small-Scale Farms in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review

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Warde Antonieta da Fonseca-Zang, Isha Kulkarni, Joachim Werner Zang, Ilan Adler, Priti Parikh, Wilson Mozena Leandro, and Luiza C. Campos

Subjects
Matching (statistics), Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes, Process (engineering), business.industry, Geography, Planning and Development, Resource efficiency, Community ownership, small-scale rural farming, Hydraulic engineering, Aquatic Science, Environmental economics, Biochemistry, waste-water-energy-food nexus, Biogas, Agriculture, organic farming, closed-loop systems, Scale (social sciences), Sustainability, anaerobic biodigesters, business, TC1-978, TD201-500, Water Science and Technology
Abstract

Anaerobic digestion (AD) systems are prominent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), although their implementation within organic farms to enhance resource efficiency and “close the loop” has been limited. This paper thus reviewed existing literature on the potential of AD technologies as part of closed-loop rural family farming communities in LMICs. Data from eleven existing case studies matching this criterion was then collated to understand practical considerations of implementing and maintaining viable AD systems for small farmers. The case studies analyzed indicate that most, if not all, of the biogas produced in the AD process is used for household purposes such as cooking, lighting and heating. The AD systems are either based on the fixed biogas dome or the floating drum design, although the tubular flexible balloon model is mentioned as a low-cost alternative. Future research opportunities in this topic include studying the applicability of recommendations offered across different geographies, consideration of long-term sustainability and impact of biodigester technology, and sociocultural factors such as community ownership and indigenous practices.

Published
2021

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