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Inflation is defined as a sustained increase in the general level of prices for goods and services. It is measured as an annual percentage increase. As inflation rises, every rupee you own buys a smaller percentage of a good or service. Inflation for the first hits the common man because inflation indicates hike in the price of general commodities what a common man have to use in his day-today life. AIMS & OBJECTIVE: To get an overview of the effect of inflation on general population and to measure the impact of inflation on general population in terms of their use of public transport, restaurants and multiplex cinema. METHODOLOGY: A crosssectional observational study was carried out over 200 randomly selected people of different localities of Indore for duration of four months. Inclusion criteria-People more than 20 years of age. People less than 20 years of age and those not willing to take part in study were excluded from this study. Study was carried out using a pre-tested questionnaire, which included demographic questions and question related to use of public transport, going to Cineplex, use of restaurants and purchase of foreign products. The data was analyzed using appropriate statistical software. CONCLUSION: Based on this study over a sample of 200 people residing in different Localities of Indore, we reach to the conclusion that effect of Price inflation highly Restrict the Public in terms of utilizing their basic needs and day to day activities like Use of Public transport, Eating out at restaurants, Movie going habits, Purchase of food and daily use items, Restricted Purchase of Quality products, Impact on electricity bill, house rent, and telephone bills, Medical expenses etc.

INTRODUCTION:Superstitions have always been deep rooted in the Indian culture, and an integral part of everyday lives. Moreover, the people are tightly locked up in religious taboos thus taking useless Practices. Any cure for this disease brought about by means other than medical treatment, has a dramatic effect on people and strengthens their belief in supernatural powers. Ignorance of scientific reasons behind these phenomena increases the mystery and consequently gives a boost to superstition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of superstitious practices pertaining to medical conditions-i.e. typhoid, jaundice and psychiatric illness among 300 patients admitted at tertiary care hospital as studied in an interval of 3 months. A pre tested semi-structured questionnaire framed to assess the prevalence of superstitious practices in them. RESULTS: Superstitious practices were found more common in literate/Uneducated/Unemployed peoples. The most common age group involved was found to be 20-40 yr. group. Males are more involved in superstitious practices. The main reason found for the ignorance of scientific medical care are like-large distance from medical care, poor financial condition, fear of investigations, less trust on doctors, more belief on faith healing mid-way. However at last they convinced that the cure of any grave illness is not possible with means of faith healing alone. CONCLUSION: The present study clearly shows that superstitious beliefs still prevail in this modern world. This prevalence may block the wellbeing of the individuals and hinder their positive personal growth. Thus, steps should be taken to alleviate or at least reduce such superstitious beliefs, thus urging the people to think rationally and logically.

Background: Dengue is a major public-health issue all over tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease, which shows a 30-fold increase in global incidence over the past 50 years. According to the estimates from the World Health Organization 50-100 million dengue infections occur each year and that to add to the seriousness that around 50% of the world’s population lives in countries where the disease is endemic.Methods: Educational Interventional cross-sectional study done in 2 selected Govt. Higher Secondary School in Bhopal. 100 students were selected in both school in which 50 boys and 50 girl’s student selected. A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire developed by investigator which comprised of 36 questions. The interviewee who was willing to participate in the study was given the questionnaire and was asked to fill the questionnaire before and after the educational intervention and the results were analyzed.Results: The study involved a total of 100 students who successfully answered all the baseline and follow up questionnaire. A total of 50% male students and 50% female students were present in this study. This study showed of significance increase in knowledge and significance change in their attitude after the post intervention questionnaires.Conclusions: The knowledge about dengue fever was good among students, attitudes towards to keep their surroundings was also good; however, it was found that the good knowledge and attitudes does not necessarily lead to good practice. Health education programme should be continued and intensified with emphasis on school, college students and young adults.

Introduction: Adolescence as a life stage is associated with physical and psychological changes with an interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of aggression among children and the factors associated with aggression. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted in schools of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, between 2017 and 2019 among higher and higher secondary class children. All children from high and higher secondary classes were included, resulting in a sample of 192. Information on sociodemographic, family, psychosocial, lifestyle, addiction factors, aggression (Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire), self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale), and resilience (Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire) were obtained. Results: The prevalence of aggression among children from Classes 9th to 12th was 49.5%; physical aggression was 42.7%, verbal aggression was 31.8%, anger was 44.3%, and hostility was 44.8%. Almost half (44.3%) of the children had self-esteem and only 1.6% of children had an established level of resilience. Of the sociodemographic factors considered, type of school, gender, parents' education; of the family factors considered, family members taking alcohol/drugs, parents having frequent arguments, parents hitting children and using abusive language; of the psychosocial, lifestyle and addiction factors considered, feeling neglected, grade, watching TV and practice of reading books were significantly associated with the presence of aggression in children (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Overall findings suggest the need for strengthening life skills education, positive immediate environment, coping at the individual level, social intelligence, and cautious approach toward boosting self-esteem.