10-Point Regional Strategy for Food Safety in the South-East Asia Region (http://w3.whosea.org/techinfo/food.htm)
Presents the resolutions derived from a conference of the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia to discuss issues of nutrition and food borne disease. The conference addressed food safety policy, legislation and regulation, epidemiological systems, food safety training, and research needs. Countries covered : Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (http://www.aiims.ac.in/)
Medical college established in 1956 to develop undergraduate and graduate medical education. The institute has comprehensive facilities for research, patient-care, and teaching in forty-two fields of medicine and a nursing college. The Web site includes statistical data on the AIIMS programs.
Ayurvedic Foundations. (http://www.ayur.com/)
Presents the Ayurvedic Foundations, a company that conducts training sessions in Ayurveda. Nots that Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine from India that uses a constitutional model of health. Provides access to the firm's online message boards, a history of the system, and nutritional information. Examines the use of Ayurveda to avoid disease, manage disorders, and promote better health. Describes the growth of Ayurvedic clinics throughout America and discusses beauty care products distributed by the Foundations.
Barefoot College (http://www.barefootcollege.org/)
Barefoot College is a collection of community-based schools that began in 1972 with the philosophy that solutions to rural problems lie within the community. It addresses problems of drinking water, income generation, electricity and power, health centers, housing, social awareness and conservation of ecological systems in rural communities through its hands-on programs. The Web site outlines the activities of the Barefoot College and includes a map of locations throughout India, links to documentation on its approach to development and promotional videos.
Better health systems for India's poor (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=77980)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 337-347).
CDC Health Information for Travelers to the Indian Subcontinent (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/indianrg.htm)
Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling to the Indian Subcontinent. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CIHI Health Statistics Report: India (http://www.cihi.com/PHANstat/INDIA)
Highlights the "CIHI Health Statistics Report: India," provided by the Center for International Health Information (CIHI). Contains a statistical overview, including demographic indicators, socioeconomic indicators, family planning indicators, and child survival indicators. Also offers statistics on trends in population, family planning, and selected health and child survival indicators.
Central Bureau of Narcotics (http://cbn.nic.in/)
Agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance that supervises the legal production, distribution, marketing, and use of narcotics, particularly opium. Established in 1980 the CBN supervises 36,000 hectacres of cultivated opium poppies in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh states; prevents illegal production of poppies and the traffic in opium; issues licences for the manufacture of narcotic drugs; and works with the International Narcotics Control Board in Vienna on issues related to the international trade of narcotics. Includes information and statistics on crop yields- legal and illegal, a history of opium production since 3,400 B.C., import/export data and applications (also available in PDF format), and descriptions of efforts to quell illicit opium production.
Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (http://www.ccrum.com)
Presents a brief outline the history of Unani medicine in India, list of Unani medical schools, and information on the Council.
Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disablities, Government of India (http://www.nic.in/ccdisabilities/welcome.html)
Provides information on government initiatives on disability issues including health, legislative, and legal policies. Includes texts of laws regarding handicapped persons and information on employment and vocational rehabilitation centers.
Christian Medical Association of India (http://www.cmai.org/)
Contains information on the church-based health organization which is the official health wing of the National Council of Churches in India which has a large network of hospitals including the Christian Medical College of Vellore and Ludhiana. The site includes a bibliography of health education materials, information on training programs, conferences and workshops. Includes lists of publications, including their journal, "CMJI," in PDF format (Oct.-Dec. 2000 issue only).
Department of Drinking Water Supply, Ministry of Rural Development (http://ddws.nic.in/)
Agency under the Department of Rural Development that assists state governments in providing safe drinking water and sanitation to the rural population of India. The Web site provides information on drinking water schemes, relevant parliamentary materials, bilateral and multilateral projects, powerpoint presentations, state programs, statistics and reports. Includes quarterly newsletter, "Jalvaani" (.pdf; archived since March-June 2001).
Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy (http://indianmedicine.nic.in/)
Agency under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare responsible standards in medical education in colleges and universities, development of pharmaceutical standards for Indian systems of traditional medicine and homeopathic drugs. The web site features information on Ayurvedic medicine, Unani medicine, homeopathy, Siddha medicine, yoga, naturopathy, educational institutions for traditional medicines, medicinal plants, and drug manufacturers. Includes laws relating to traditional medicine, and latest annual report.
Engendering international health (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=74995)
"A Bradford book."
Family Planning Association of India (http://www.fpaindia.com/)
Founded in 1949 the Family Planning Association of India provides information on family planning and "responsible sexual behavior". The site includes information about FPAI activities, projects, products, research, consultancy, and publications. Includes some basic demographic statistics.
HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention in India (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=117002)
This title projects the future implications of three alternative AIDS treatment financing policies for the health burden of AIDS in India and for its overall health expenditures. Written by an interdisciplinary team of AIDS experts, the book presents new data on the supply and demand for antiretroviral treatment in India and new models of the epidemiological effects and the financial costs of alternative policies.
The Hindu universe : (http://www.hindunet.org/)
Provides Internet resources related to Hinduism.
INDOlink. (http://www.indolink.com/Health/index.html)
Contains information on health and fitness, a service of INDOlink. Examines Ayurveda, the natural healing system used throughout India. Describes the use of the herbs Fenugreek, Comfrey, and Asafetida as remedies. Examines personal care issues, such as ways to care for dry skin. Discusses healthy eating and drinking habits, nutrition during pregnancy, and eye care for diabetics.
India - A Country Study (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html)
Presents information on India, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes information on India's geography, economy, society, transportation, communications, government, politics, and national security. Discusses the country's history, ethnic groups, religion, international trade, land use, foreign affairs, and armed forces.
India - Countrywatch.com (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=78)
General informaton on India.
Indian journal of surgery (http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/HWRC?locIC=lcml%5Fmain)
Insanity, institutions, and society, 1800-1914 (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=60611)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 316-318) and index.
Internet health (http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/6354)
Title from issue contents page (publisher's Web site, viewed Jan. 21, 2004).
Lepra India (http://www.lepraindia.org/)
Lepra India, a partner of Lepra UK, is involved primarily in leprosy control and rehabilitation work but also in other communicable diseases. Started in 1925 as British Empire Leprosy Relief Association it subsequently became the British Leprosy Relief Association. The site provides information on current leprosy projects regardless of sponsoring agency, research, and funding. Includes basic statistics of leprosy cases in India.
Leukemia resources center, India (http://www.leukemiaindia.com)
Provides resources for leukemia and cancer patients in general including lists of medical practitioners in India, clinics, and hospitals. Includes links to several cancer resources abroad.
Malaria in India (http://www.rationalmedicine.org/malaria/MalariaInIndia.htm)
A page from Dr. B.S. Kakkilaya's Malaria Web Site. Provides an overview of the incidence of malaria in India, with statistical data from 1947 to the present (more detailed information since 1970). Special attention is given to Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. Includes basic information on malaria in Asia and vaccines for visitors to India.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India (http://fcamin.nic.in/)
Agency with the mandate to "ensure food security in India and to support the Consumer Movement." Provides organizational information the Ministry's two main components: the Department of Food and Public Distribution and the Department of Consumer Affairs. Includes daily retail price information on commodities such as sugar, edible oils and basic foodstuffs, annual reports, official policies, press releases, and information on cooperatives and standards. "Monthly Foodgrains Bulletin" contains more detailed statistics (current issue only).
National Family Health Survey, India (http://www.nfhsindia.org/)
Presents the first two national surveys (1991 and 1998-99) conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (India), ORC Macro (USA), and the East-West Center (USA). The first survey concentrated on population, health, and nutrition, with an emphasis on women and young children. The second survey dealt with quality of health and family planning services, domestic violence, reproductive health, anemia, the nutrition of women, and the status of women. The second survey includes final reports and state reports for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Includes "NFHS Bulletin" "NFHS Subject Reports" (all archived; in PDF format). Data sets available at IIPS web site.
National Institute of Immunology (NII) (http://www.nii.res.in/)
The National Institute of Immunology (NII) in New Delhi, India, is a research institution that conducts fundamental research in the areas of human and veterinary health. The institute includes over 20 laboratories, a residential doctoral program, and conducts workshops. Details about publications, patents, the academic and research programs, and the faculty are available.
National Tuberculosis Institute, Bangalore (http://ntiindia.kar.nic.in/)
Established in 1959, the Institute serves as the national center for research and treatment of tuberculosis in India. The publications section has over 400 titles produced by staff and the research section lists current work in progress, searchable, with summaries. Includes lists of library journal holdings.
Natural Disaster Profile: India (http://www.cred.be/emdat/profiles/natural/india.htm)
The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters of the School of Public Health at the Catholic University of Louvain in Brussels, Belgium, presents information on natural disasters in India. To be considered a disaster, there must be 10 or more people reported killed, 100 people reported affected, a call for international assistance, or a declaration of a state of emergency. The center highlights the top 10 natural disasters, a chronology of natural disasters, and raw data for India.
Nutrition in South-East Asia (http://w3.whosea.org/nhd/toc.htm)
State of nutrition under WHO SEARO. Examines nutrition indicators -- protein malnutrition, iodine deficiency, diet-related chronic diseases, iron deficiency -- over time along with a nutritional plan of action. In addition provides general demographic statistics, infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, life expectancy, and food and nutritient supply information. Countries covered: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. In PDF format.
Plural medicine, tradition and modernity, 1800-2000 (http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=84960)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Tobacco or Health (http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/who/whosapro.htm)
Presents general demographic and health data, tobacco production and tobacco industry, and tobacco use for each country. Countries covered : Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Tobacco or Health: A Global Status Report: India (http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/who/india.htm)
The World Health Organization (WHO) offers the section on India of "Tobacco or Health: A Global Status Report." The report offers country profiles by region for 1997, including socio-demographic characteristics, tobacco production and industry, tobacco consumption, the prevalence of smoking, and tobacco control measures in India. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides the report online for WHO.
West Bengal & Bangladesh Arsenic Crisis Information Centre (http://bicn.com/acic/)
Information resource on the epidemic of arsenic poisoning from wells in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Site includes collections of news articles, scientific papers, comprehensive links to other relevant sites, an annotated bibliography, online forum, email newsletter (archived from November 2000), online discussion groups, and local site search.
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