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Burden of Non-Communicable and Hematological Disorders Among Tribal Males in Maharashtra: Findings from the BLOSSOM
Saoji Vasant Ajeet1, Yamini V Pusdekar1, Shilpa Hajare1
1Department of Community Medicine, N. K. P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Insights
Tribal men in Maharashtra face a high burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and hematological issues. Early interventions are crucial for metabolic, cardiovascular, and oral health in this population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Genetics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Indian tribal populations experience a rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) alongside persistent hematologic and oral health issues.
- The BLOSSOM study by MUHS investigated health conditions in tribal communities in Maharashtra.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of metabolic, cardiovascular, and hematological disorders among tribal men in Maharashtra.
- To identify key health challenges within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1,923 male tribal participants.
- Assessment included anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, lipid profiles, diabetes screening, sickle cell disease status, bone mineral density, and oral health evaluation.
Main Results:
- Prevalence rates: Hypertension (20.2%), diabetes (6.86%), abnormal lipids (20.22%), obesity (4.21%), osteoporosis (11.2%).
- Hematological and oral findings: Sickle cell disease (10.92%), oral pre-malignant lesions (16.01%), sexually transmitted lesions (4.57%).
Conclusions:
- Tribal men exhibit a significant burden of NCDs, hematological disorders, and oral lesions.
- Urgent, focused public health interventions are recommended for nutrition, metabolic disease management, and genetic screening.
Background:
Indian tribal populations are increasingly being driven by non-communicable disease (NCD), as well as suffering from ongoing hematologic and oral morbidity. Here, the intention was to examine the prevalence of metabolic, cardiovascular, and hematological disorders among tribal men from Maharashtra, drawing on evidence obtained from the BLOSSOM study by MUHS.
Materials And Methods:
Among 1,923 male tribal participants, a cross-sectional study assessed anthropometric indicators, blood pressure, lipid levels, screening for diabetes, status of sickle cell disease, bone mineral content, and oral health status.
Results:
Hypertension was found in 20.2% of the participants, diabetes in 6.86%, and abnormal lipid profiles in 20.22%. Obesity was seen in 4.21%, and osteoporosis in 11.2%. Sickle cell disease (SS pattern) was seen in 10.92%, oral pre-malignant lesions in 16.01%, and sexually transmitted lesions in 4.57% of the participants.
Conclusion:
The study points to a heavy load of NCDs, hematological malignancies, and oral lesions in tribal men. Focused public health interventions for nutrition, metabolic disorder disease control, and genetic analysis need to be initiated for these weaknesses on an emergent basis.
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