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Local tastes and global flavors: food choice in the context of the nutrition transition in South India

This study aimed to quantify familiarity with and consumption of local, national, and global foods among adults in a newly globalizing district in India and to identify patterns of preferences for local or non-local foods. A sample of households with school-going children was selected in an urban, third-tier city and a rural village in Karnataka State, India. Read More

The Economic Impact of Depression Treatment in India:Evidence from Community-Based Provision of Pharmacotherapy

This study evaluates the impact of depression treatment on economic behavior in Karnataka, India. Read More

Neonatal PT Improves Neurobehavior and General Movements in Moderate to Late Preterm Infants Born in India: An RCT

The purpose of this study was to examine whether a structured neonatal physical therapy program (SNP) improves neurobehavior and general movements in moderate to late preterm (MLP) infants. Read More

Food subsidies, nutrition transition, and dietary patterns in a remote Indian district

Dr. Ashlesha Datar and colleagues examined food subsidies and dietary intake in a remote district of India in the context of globalizing food environments. Read More