Efficiency Vs Effectiveness: How do they differ?
Efficacy and effectiveness are two concepts related to assessing the health care innovations. These concepts were defined by famous British Clinical Epidemiologist, Archie Cochrane. Although, […]
Month: November 2018
What are Genetically Modified (GM) foods?
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods produced from plants or animals whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering. These foods (plants or animals) are […]
20 differences between Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and Quasi-experimental study design
There are multiple similarities and differences between Randomized Controlled Trial and Quasi Experimental Studies. Similarities between RCT and quasi-experiments are: These are both experimental study […]
Scales of Measurement
Scales of measurement refers to the way which variables or the numbers are classified or categorized Each scale has the specific property and features There […]
Three Delays Inducing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Background: Approximately 80% of maternal deaths globally are due to obstetric complications. 99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Maternal mortality ratio in […]
‘Systems Thinking’ for Health System Strengthening !
What is ‘Systems Thinking’ in Health? Systems thinking is a comprehensive way of looking at all the building blocks/components of health system together. Systems thinking […]
Role of Men in Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) problems !
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well -being and not merely […]
Green House Gases, Global Warming and Climate Change
What is Greenhouse effect (GHE)? Greenhouse effect (GHE) is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. GHE is the warming of earth’s surface and […]
Why Invest on Nutrition: Effects on Health and Economy
Why to invest on Nutrition? Malnutrition decreases GDP by 3-7 % (up to 11%) – [World Bank 2005] Investment of Rs 1= return of Rs […]
Pollution (Air, Water and Land): Effects on Health, Mitigation Measures and Challenges !
What is Pollution? Pollution is defined as the degradation in quality of elements of the environment such as air, water, land, etc. Pollution is making […]