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Editorial-Chief	(Brig) Hemant
ISSNp	2321-5917
ISSNe	2455-8281
Frequency	Semiannual
IC Value	IC Value: 2015: 68.51, 2016: 76.65, 2018: 89.01, 2020: 84.47, 2021: 85.72
Impact Factor	-
Publishing Year	2013
Affiliated to	RFPPL own journal
Readership	Public Health professionals, Epidemiologists and physicians
Abstracting and Indexing information	Index Copernicus, Poland (IC Value: 2015: 68.51, 2016: 76.65, 2018: 89.01, 2020: 84.47, 2021: 85.72) Genamics JournalSeek WorldCat Gaudeamus Academia Science Library Index The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
About the Journal	The Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine (IJPM) is a peer- reviewed journal scientific research medical journal on disease prevention. The journal is an important source of information on applied research in all aspects of prevention. The aim of the journal is to exchange knowledge and experience about preventive medicine worldwide among doctors and researchers. It publishes original papers, brief communications, reviews, case studies and letters to editor in the field of preventing and promoting the health of individuals and communities in the event of disease. The Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal.
Current Issue	Volume 11,Number 2 2023
	Original Article

	Method for Estimating Infant Mortality Rate for Chhattisgarh State in India

	Sachin Pandey, Assistant Professor (Biostatistics), Department of Community Medicine, Cims, Bilaspur, CG

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	Awareness about Biomedical Waste Management among Hospital Staff in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Tumkur

	Suhitha R. Das, Postgraduate Student, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka 527107, India.

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	Assessment of Health Seeking Behaviour of Type II Diabetes Patients Attending Tertiary care Centre at Mysuru: A Concern and Call for Action

	Savitha Rani BB, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka 527107, India

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	A Comparative Study on Depression among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Tumkur

	Chandana Krishna, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka 527107 India

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	Socio-Demographic Profile and the Health Status of Migrant Labourers in Mangaluru, Karnataka: A Cross Sectional Study

	Brig Hemant Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka 575004, India.

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	Study of Breast Feeding Practices among Mothers Attending Anganwadi Centers in Urban Health Training Centre Area

	Kokiwar P.R., Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana 500055

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	Quality of Life and Functional Status among the Elderly Population of a Rural area of South India

	Abhay S. Nirgude, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Dakshina District, Karnataka 575018, India.

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	Relationship between Nutritional Status and Academic Achievements: A Study among Rural School Children in South India

	Brig. Hemant Kumar, Professor & Head of Department, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences &Research Centre, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India.

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	Prevalence of Cardio-vascular Disease Risk Factors among Adolescents of Urban Field Practicing Area of MIMS Medical College, Vizianagaram

	Bikash Chandra Nayak, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, MIMS Medical College, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh 535217, India.

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	Prevalence and Types of Work-Related Injuries among Road Construction Workers in Construction Sites in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State

	Anthony Okeoghene, Eguvbe, Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

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	Menstrual Hygiene among School Going Adolescent Girls: A Comparative Study among Government and Private Schools

	rashant R. Kokiwar, Professor & HOD, Department of Community Medicine, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana 500055, India.

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	Domestic Violence and Its Contributory factors among Married Women in Selected Urban Slums of Bangalore

	M. Shanthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka 560045, India.

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	Current Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers Attending Immunization Clinic at MGM’s Medical College, Aurangabad

	Sangita Adchitre, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431003, India.

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	Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence of Anemia Among Rural Adolescent Girls of Mandya District

	Shwetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045, India.

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	Awareness and Practices on Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in Rural School of Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka

	Brig. Hemant Kumar, Professor & Head of Department, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences &Research Centre, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575004, India.

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	Assessment of Blood Sugar Levels and Expenditure Incurred by the Diabetic Subjects of Rajeev Nagar Area, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

	Chinta Durgakumar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520008, India.

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	A study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding the Usage of Tobacco and its products among Non-Teaching Staffs at Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Gadag

	Ananthachari K.R., Asssistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Gadag Institute of Medical sciences, Gadag, Karnataka 582103, India.

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	A Study on Awareness and Attitude of Women of Reproductive age group towards HIV/AIDS in Rural Field Practice Area of Shivamogga

	Kanchana Nagendra, Department of Community Medicine, Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577222, India.

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	Effect of Perceived Side-effects on Treatment Adherence Among PLHIVs of A Tertiary Hospital in Kolkata

	Atanu Biswas, Demonstrator, Dept. of Community Medicine, College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal 700058, India

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	Difficulties Faced by Medical Postgraduate Students in their Thesis: A Cross-Sectional Study

	Deepika Khaladkar, Consultant epidemiologist, FWMCH Department, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India.

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	Notes and News

	Report of Internship Orientation Programme of CIMS, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

	Sachin Pandey, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495009

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	A Health Camp Report of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

	Sachin Pandey Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495009, India.

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	Report of Training Programme on Behavior& Psychological of Sweeper/Ward Boy

	Sachin Pandey, Assistant Professor (Biostatistics), Department of Community Medicine, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495001, India.

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