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Anthropo-Indialogs

Anthropo-Indialogs

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Table of Content :-Anthropo-Indialogs, Vol:3, Issue:2, Year:2023

Perceptions of Migration and Health among Migrant Workers in Lucknow, India

BY :   Saroj Kumar Dhal
Anthropo-Indialogs, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.97-111
Received: 29 July 2023  | Revised: 16 August 2023  | Accepted : 22 August 2023  | Publication: 30 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://DOI:10.47509/AI.2023.v03i02.01 

India is also currently experiencing rapid increases in obesity and diabetes. It is believed that migrants from rural to urban areas may be particularly vulnerable to developing obesity and diabetes, but little robust information to examine this hypothesis exists. Epidemiologists have traditionally hypothesised the health consequences of migration in terms of exposures experienced in the home country; exposures acquired in the new country; health or disease selection of those who migrate; and, exposures due to the process of migration itself. However, migration as an “exposure” is complex. The usual typologies of migrant – settler, contract worker, student, professional, illegal immigrant and refugee - are likely to be of less value in understanding health consequences than the process of migration. Age at migration and gender are likely to be key factors, but the speed, reasons for migration, together with the social disruption involved, might be expected to influence the health consequences experienced.

Keywords: Migration, Epidemiology, Health, Rural, Urban


Exploring Gender Vulnerability to Natural Disaster: A Study of Cyclone Fani in Odisha

BY :   Pradeep Kumar Parida
Anthropo-Indialogs, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.113-123
Received: 11 August 2023  | Revised: 13 September 2023  | Accepted : 20 September 2023  | Publication: 30 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://DOI:10.47509/AI.2023.v03i02.02 

Odisha is indistinguishable with diverse natural disasters as every year the state faces several natural disasters affecting people directly and indirectly. Like other states of India, poor and vulnerable women – single, elderly, physically challenged women etc. are extremely impacted by natural disasters in Odisha. This paper seeks to investigate the situation of women before, during and aftermath of cyclone Fani as well as their distinct susceptibilities and surviving methods. Both secondary and primary data are employed to establish women’s overall condition. Findings revealed the social construction of gendered susceptibility that was linked and formed by many supplementary variables. The paper recommends initiating a long term planning by involving gender issues in disaster risk reduction.

Parida, P.K. (2023). Exploring Gender Vulnerability to Natural Disaster: A Study of Cyclone Fani in Odisha, Anthropo-Indialogs, 3: 2, pp. 113-123. DOI:10.47509 /AI.2023.v03i02.02

The Plight Life Condition of the Puthirai Vannan (a Washer man Community) in Tamil Nadu

BY :   Devasagayaraj Z. and Dr. M. Arivanandan
Anthropo-Indialogs, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.125-131
Received: 19 September 2023  | Revised: 11 October 2023  | Accepted : 21 October 2023  | Publication: 30 December 2023 

Health is one of the significant developmental indicators in the lives of humans and is a basic necessity for humans to happily survive on Earth. According to Article 25 of the Universal Declarations of Human Rights, everyone has the right to standard of living and health, including adequate food, clothing, housing, medical care, and related necessary services. However, particularly in developing and underdeveloped countries, not everyone is privileged to enjoy these rights. In the past decades, India has achieved tremendous achievements in the health sector. In India, a human’s life expectancy has exceeded the age of 67 years, and infant and under-five-year mortality rates have started declining. Many diseases, such as polio, Guinea worm disease, yaws, and tetanus, no longer exist. However, health is closely associated with people’s occupation and caste in some extend.

India’s occupational method is based on the caste of the individuals and is preset by the birth of individuals living in India. The caste system is a harsh reality faced by people and plays a major role in the distribution of power and adequate services. Dalits are the most depressed and vulnerable people, particularly in rural areas, who do not have permanent work and sufficient income, and are unable to acquire adequate healthcare services. Dalits are forced to do menial jobs, thereby posing health issues. Because of the caste system, Dalits’ nature of occupation, economic condition, and low knowledge of healthcare and preventive measures prevent them from accessing proper healthcare facilities. The caste discrimination exists even among them. Regarding this, the plight of life condition of the Puthirai Vannan community (who wash the clothes of the Dalits living in Tamil Nadu) has been described in this study. According to the Indian social system caste classification, they are placed at the bottom and were once considered unseeables; their major occupation being washing clothes and doing the unskilled labor. Hence, this community is deprived of basic needs such as food house and healthcare facilities, thereby leading to health problems. They already suffer from social and economic conditions, and the health issues have made their life miserable.

Keywords: Puthirai Vannan, life condition, TamilNadu, Social, health, economic


Human Health Problems and Government Support: Impact of Flood in Kashipur Village in Uttar Pradesh

BY :   Omkar Singh
Anthropo-Indialogs, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.133-150
Received: 05 October 2023  | Revised: 29 October 2023  | Accepted : 12 November 2023  | Publication: 30 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://DOI:10.47509/AI.2023.v03i02.04 

Flood is a potential disaster that has the capacity to impact large number of people’s health such as water-borne diseases, malaria, dengue, injuries and so on. Therefore, the research main aim is to examine impact of flood on human health problems and the government support in Uttar Pradesh. Quantitative research was used to fulfil the aim where 120 respondents were found using purposive sampling method from Kashipur Village. The results showed the lack of drinking water, poor sanitation, and many communicable diseases. Infections from polluted water and inadequate sanitation conditions were also found. Mosquito related diseases such as dengue, malaria as well as water-borne diseases were examined. Government mixed support was found after analysing the results, they provided relief material such as food supplements and drinking water whereas lack of support post-disaster. A gap response found after the disaster from the government. The study concludes that there is a need of enhanced healthcare services and equitable cooperation from NGOs and Government. They should make a high priority on immediate and long-term needs during and after the disaster for affected communities. However, the study found limited to Kashipur village and lack of cooperation from people during the survey. Further research in more comprehensive areas, as well as an examination of community-based resilience plans and the role of technology in disaster response, may provide valuable insights that enhance future disaster management programs.

Keywords: Human Health, Health Problems, Flood, Disaster, Government and NGOs Support


COVID–19 Pandemic and its Impact on the Folk Musicians and Dancers: A Qualitative Empirical Study in Sambalpur District, Odisha

BY :   Nibedita Nath
Anthropo-Indialogs, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.151-161
Received: 29 October 2023  | Revised: 16 November 2023  | Accepted : 10 December 2023  | Publication: 30 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://DOI:10.47509/AI.2023.v03i02.05 

COVID–19 pandemics affected all spheres of life of every section of population. It negatively affected not only the health and livelihood but also the education and social life of the people. The livelihood of almost all sections of people were negatively shaken by the lock down, shut down and rules related to social distancing. The folk musicians and dancers were not an exception to it. The government of India and Odisha put restrictions on the social gathering and functions. It also put restrictions on the number of people to be gathered in all such occasions. The institutions remained either closed or operated on virtual mode. All modes of entertainment were closed to avoid gathering and maintain social distancing. Since the folk musicians and dancers earn their livelihood by performing in social functions of families and communities and stage performances at different institutions on different occasions, they suffered a lot during the whole pandemic period for almost two years. Against this backdrop the objective of the present paper is to explore the impact of COVID – 19 pandemics on the life and livelihood of the musicians and dancers. This qualitative and exploratory study was conducted in different rural and urban areas of Sambalpur district. Samples for the present study were collected through snowball sampling method. Primary data were collected through personal interview, FGDs and key informant interviews. Data collected were analysed through the content analysis by making tables of code, theme, and sub theme. Direct quotes from the interviews of the samples and one sample FGD has been described in the content of the paper for deeper understanding and comprehension of the readers. The study concludes that pandemic not only affected the livelihoods of the musicians but also shaken theirpsychology and social life.

Keywords: COVID – 19, pandemic, social distancing, dancer, musician, livelihood, social life.


A Cross-Sectional Study of Cephalic Index and Cranial Characteristics in Andh Tribal Children

BY :   Pradnyanand Jondhale
Anthropo-Indialogs, Year: 2023,  Vol.3 (2),  PP.163-169
Received: 30 August 2023  | Revised: 17 November 2023  | Accepted : 11 December 2023  | Publication: 30 December 2023 
Doi No.: https://DOI:10.47509/AI.2023.v03i02.06 

Cephalic index is an important parameter in craniofacial anthropometry and serves as a valuable tool for anatomists and craniofacial surgeons in diagnosis and reconstruction. The present study was conducted on 481 Andh tribal children (246 boys and 235 girls) from Nanded district of Maharashtra, aged between 6+–10+ years, to evaluate variations in cephalic index. Head length (HdL) and head breadth (HdB) were measured using a spreading caliper, and cephalic index was calculated as (Head Breadth / Head Length × 100).

The results indicate that most cephalic index values ranged between 78 and 85, showing a predominance of mesaticephalic and brachycephalic head types, with very few dolichocephalic cases. Boys exhibited slightly higher cephalic index values (80–88), with a greater tendency toward brachycephalic and hyperbrachycephalic types, whereas girls showed relatively lower values (78–86), mainly within mesaticephalic to brachycephalic categories. A statistically significant difference in cephalic index was observed between boys and girls. Age-wise analysis revealed a transition from mesaticephalic types in younger children (6+ –7+ years) to brachycephalic types in older children (8+ –10+ years), suggesting growth-related cranial broadening.

Overall, the study highlights population-specific cranial characteristics and provides baseline anthropometric data useful for clinical, forensic, and anthropological applications.

Keywords: Anthropometry, Cephalic Index, Head Length, Head Breadth, Andh Tribe.

Jondhale, P. (2023). A Cross-Sectional Study of Cephalic Index and Cranial Characteristics in Andh Tribal Children, Anthropo-Indialogs, 3: 2, pp. 163-169. DOI:10.47509 /AI.2023.v03i02.06

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