Better education can help reduce risk of BP and diabetes among rural women
The Hindu Business Line
World Mental Health Day 2019: focus on adolescent suicide prevention
Authored by Mercian Daniel, Program Manager, Mental Health, The George Institute India.
Meet A/Professor Clare Arnott, Head of the Cardiovascular Program
A/Professor Clare Arnott is Head of the Cardiovascular Program and Director of the Global Better Treatments Program at The George Institute for Global Health and Staff Specialist cardiologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Death from heart disease: the socioeconomic disadvantage
Cardiovascular disease claims the most lives of any illness. Ahead of World Heart Day on September 29, we offer insights to debunk popular assumptions that affect advances in knowledge and improvements in health.
Why integrating mental health into Universal Health Coverage in low resource settings is necessary and achievable
Mental health problems are some of the most challenging areas of health, but there are steps we can take to ensure they get the necessary attention – and a place within Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on UHC being held on 23 September, Prof Shekhar Saxena, Distinguished Fellow of The George Institute for Global Health and past Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at World Health Organisation explains why we need to remember the ‘five I’s’ to support implementation.
Triple pill can be cost effective in treating mild-to-moderate hypertension over a period of time
Media release
Compared with usual care, the triple-pill strategy is cost-effective for patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension. Scaled up investment in the triple pill for hypertension management should be supported to address the high population burden of cardiovascular disease.
Drowning one of the leading causes of CHILD death in the Sundarbans
Media release
Kolkata, Sept 5. A study being conducted jointly by The George Institute for Global Health and the Child in Need Institute in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal has revealed that drowning is major cause of child mortality in the region.
Early detection of anaemia, high blood pressure, and diabetes in pregnant women is needed to avoid long-term health complications
Media release
Improved education of healthcare providers and follow-up of women with hypertensive disorders and diabetes during pregnancy are needed to limit future risk of cardio metabolic disease.