A cross-sectional study was conducted among police personnel (N = 1817) in Bankura District, West Bengal, India to estimate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), impaired fasting glucose (IFG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), and its correlates during July-November, 2011. Participants were enquired about their age, gender, physical activity, and predominant occupational activity. Diagnosis of DM, IFG, and IGT was based on a history, fasting, and 2-h post-load blood glucose estimation as per World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Body mass index, waist circumference (WC), and blood pressure (BP) were estimated. Out of 1817 subjects, DM was found in 15%, 1.1% had IFG and 5.7% had IGT. Age >50 years, family history of diabetes, hypertension, and abdominal obesity were found to be significantly associated with DM and IGT, whereas IFG was significantly associated with the family history of diabetes and hypertension. High prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetic condition warrants early effective intervention to keep the police force healthy and agile.

ABSTRACT:BACKGROUND: Study of induced abortion in India by considering the complete birth history of women is lacking. Induced abortion is associated with high mortality and morbidity in India. OBJECTIVES:The objectives of the study were to find out the Induced abortions ratio and to identify certain characteristics like perception, health care seeking behavior and the motivational factors for such an act. METHODS: An exploratory type of investigation (a retrospective case series study) was carried out among 46 acceptors of induced abortion in a rural community of west Bengal, between September, 11 to February 12. RESULTS: The ratio of induced abortions was 20.62 per year per 1000 women of reproductive age group. 89% belongs to Hindu and 93% of them were married. Unplanned pregnancy (43.47%) and financial problem (21.73 %) were the main reasons for acceptance of induced abortions. About 71 % of induced abortions were carried out by qualified person in hospital set up. CONCLUSION: Eventually induced abortions are increasing universally and several traditional methods are also found to be life threatening. So exploration of induced abortions is important aspect and explores the point for entry of further research.