ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸಂಪಾದಕೀಯ "Growing epidemic: On diabetes and India” ದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಲಾದ ಶಬ್ದಸಂಪತ್ತು

ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸಂಪಾದಕೀಯ "Growing epidemic: On diabetes and India” ದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಲಾದ ಶಬ್ದಸಂಪತ್ತು

1.  Quadrupled

• Meaning: Increased four times in amount or number.
• Example: "The number of people with diabetes globally has quadrupled from around 200 million in 1990 to over 800 million in 2022."

2.  Prevalence

• Meaning: The proportion of a population affected by a particular disease or condition at a given time.
• Example: "India leads in diabetes prevalence, with 212 million people affected."

3.  Steep

• Meaning: Rising or falling sharply; rapid and significant increase.
• Example: "The steep rise in diabetes cases in India is attributed to several lifestyle and health factors."

4.  Methodology

• Meaning: A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
• Example: "The methodology used for data pooling and analysis contributed to identifying more cases of diabetes."

5.  Biomarker

• Meaning: A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease.
• Example: "Unlike previous studies, the analysis included additional biomarkers like glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)."

6.  Sedentary

• Meaning: Involving little physical activity or sitting for long periods.
• Example: "A sedentary lifestyle is one of the controllable risk factors for diabetes."

7.  Overwhelming evidence

• Meaning: A large amount of evidence strongly supporting a particular claim.
• Example: "There is overwhelming evidence linking cigarette smoking with an increased risk of developing diabetes."

8.  Nicotine

• Meaning: An addictive substance found in tobacco that stimulates the body.
• Example: "Nicotine impairs the function of insulin-producing cells, contributing to diabetes."

9.  Insulin resistance

• Meaning: A condition in which cells in the body become less sensitive to insulin, leading to higher blood glucose levels.
• Example: "Nicotine can induce insulin resistance, a key factor in the development of diabetes."

10.  Gestational diabetes

• Meaning: A form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually goes away after giving birth.
• Example: "Managing gestational diabetes is crucial to reducing the risk of diabetes for both mother and child later in life."

11.  Undiagnosed

• Meaning: Not identified or diagnosed by a medical professional.
• Example: "A staggering 133 million people in India remain undiagnosed for diabetes."

12.  Glycaemia

• Meaning: The presence of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
• Example: "Good control of glycaemia is essential for managing diabetes and preventing complications."