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Background: A questionnaire-based study was conducted in rural schools of Maval taluka of Pune district to assess the knowledge about hand washing practices and behavior in school going children. It is well known that hand contamination plays a major role in faeco-oral transmission of diseases. Hand washing is well recognized preventable tool in disease prevention.Methods: A questionnaire-based study on hand washing practices and behavior in school going children in Maval taluka was carried out on 340 volunteers (students) from grade 6 to 8 of rural area of Maval taluka, Pune District. Maharashtra. Statistical analysis was done by using percentages and proportions.Results: A total of 340 students from grade 6 to 8 participated in the study. Majority were from age 11-13 years (n= 147). Almost all (n=320, 93%) were knowing the practice of handwashing. Majority (n=209,61%) were using soap in some form for cleaning of hands. Many (n=250,73%) were having practice of washing hands before meals. Almost all (n=309, 91%) were knowing the reason for washing of hands. The benefits and prevention of diseases were known to majority of students (n= 295,87%) Nail trimming was done once a week in almost all students.(n=250,73%) Reason for trimming of nails was known to many (n=326, 96% ) as it prevents the spread of the disease, only (n=14,4% ) were not aware' of the reason for trimming of the nails. About (n=201, 59 %) of mothers had formal education upto tenth std.Conclusions: Majority of the students used water and soap for hand washing and knew the importance of hand cleaning to prevent many diseases.
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Introduction:- Yoga, a simple and inexpensive technique can be used as a means of improving fitness and health status. With this view, it was thought to study the effect of yoga on various biochemical parameters in overweight and obese MBBS students. Materials & Methods:- A pilot study was conducted on ten overweight and obese MBBS students. Yoga sessions were given to the participants. Before and at the end of yoga sessions, their blood samples were examined for various biochemical parameters. Result:- After eight weeks of yoga, statistically significant reduction in fasting plasma glucose, fasting serum insulin, and LDL cholesterol was observed. Conclusion:- Yoga improves insulin sensitivity. Serum LDL cholesterol is also reduced. This may be helpful in preventing future development of insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in healthy overweight & obese individuals.