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Dr. Safder Husain

Rajive Ghandhi university health and science, Community Medicine, VIMS and RC, Post-Doc

Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Community medicine, Research Associate

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Safder Husain
MD, Community Medicine (Unani) Research associate,
Currently work as a Research Associate, at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,CCRUM, New Delhi.
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Regional Research Institute of Unani MedicineCCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH,Govt. of India
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Schools, Public Health · Field Survey · Community Medicine
Phone: 7000893055
Address: D 11, Abul Fazal Enclave, Okhla, New Delhi- 110025

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Increased prevalence of anemia (Faqr-al-dam) among teenagers and related control programs in India

Journal of Research in Unani Medicine , 2022

In anemia, red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration are below the defined cutoff value in ... more In anemia, red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration are below the defined cutoff value in theirnumber and size. In the Unani System of Medicine, anemia is termed Faqr al-Dam which means “shortageof blood.” Anemia is still common in India, and its prevalence has increased across all age groups. Amonginfants, pregnant and nonpregnant women as well as men, anemia has increased by 2%–9% according todata from NFHS-5 released on November 24, 2021. The main purpose of this article is to describe theprevalence, severity, and burden of anemia among teenagers at the national and subnational levels. All thedata were collected from various articles, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website, and othermanuscripts. Between NFHS-4 and NFHS-5, the prevalence of anemia has increased among children by 8.5%and adolescents (girls by 5% and boys by 1.9%). State-wise situation, Assam had the worst performance riseof 32.7%, followed by Mizoram with an increase of 27.1% among children aged 6–59 months. The Indiangovernment has launched different control programs to combat anemia for several years, but current datashows that there should be more improvement and strict implementation of those control programs inevery state.
Keywords: Anemia, control program, epidemiology, Faqr-al-dam, Unani medicine

A comprehensive review on medicinal properties, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Hordeum vulgare linn: An important plant origin Unani drug

Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, May 1, 2024

Aims and Objectives: Hordeum vulgare Linn is an important cereal grain commonly known as Jao. It ... more Aims and Objectives: Hordeum vulgare Linn is an important cereal grain commonly known as Jao. It is a common ingredient in Tibetan cuisine and is widely used throughout the Middle East as a whole-grain barley meal in soups, stews, porridges, gruels, biscuits, and bread. Barley has various therapeutic actions too such as it is a good enhancer of intelligence, also used to treat headache, cough, pleurisy, and tuberculosis, inflammation of the breast and axilla, post-auricular swellings, acute swelling of joints and gout, scrofula, chronic swellings, melasma, itching, and so on. Chemical analysis of it shows that it contains starch, dietary fibers, proteins, essential amino acids, lipids, unsaturated fatty acids, fixed oil, vitamins and minerals, trace elements, phenolic acids, flavonoids, natural polyphenols (Lignans), phytosterols, folates, and various other constituents. Research studies have shown that it possesses antidiabetic, hypolipidemic effects or anticancer, antioxidation, antiinflammation, immunomodulation, cardioprotection, blood pressure regulation, improve gastrointestinal, hepatoprotection, cardiovascular disease prevention, atopic dermatitis alleviation, and antiaging effects. The aim of this article is to explore different dimensions of barley including botanical, chemical and pharmacological studies of plant besides its traditional uses in Unani Medicine.

Nutritional and Therapeutic Values of Cow Milk: A Comprehensive Review

Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics, May 15, 2024

_________________________________________________________________________________________________... more ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Milk is the most necessary food for humans because it provides almost all nutrients such as the most nutritious protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, water-soluble vitamins, and other bioactive compounds responsible for maintaining health and other physiological functions. Milk has also been used effectively in the Unani system of medicine for centuries to improve complexion and to treat other ailments (especially dermatological disorders). For skin brightening, Unani physicians mentioned the use of the paste made up of powdered tukhm e kharpazah (seeds of musk melon), aarad e nakhud (powdered chickpea) each 2 parts, arad e baqla(powdered broad beans), aarad e jau (powdered barley) each 1 part, adas muqashshar (powdered lentil), nishasta (corn flour), kateera (tragacanth gum) each half part, tukhm e turb (radish seeds) 1/4th part, za'fran (saffron) a little and milk at night on the face and advice to wash the face with the decoction of banafsha (sweet violet) and post kharpaza (musk melon fruit epicarp) in the morning. Milk has several therapeutic actions too e.g. Musammin e Badan (adipogenous), Muhallil (anti-inflammatory), Mugharri (glutinous-Mugharri drug is a cold and dry substance with a small amount of viscid moisture that coats the surface and constricts pores. It moisturizes the skin and makes it appear lighter), Mohsin e laun (fairness activity), Ghassal (irrigator), Tiryaq (antidote), and Muqawwi (general tonic), etc. There are some scientific reports on the anti-hyperpigmentation effect of cow milk in which a paste of cow milk and powdered roasted red lentils was tested to enhance the complexion. They found significantly effective result on the Fitzpatrick scale, enhanced complexion, and reduced tanning as well as dullness. The main objective of this article is to present cow milk's nutritional and therapeutic activity.

The Prevalence and Associated Factors for Anaemia in School Children in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: A Cross-sectional Study

Christian Journal for Global Health, Oct 29, 2023

Diagnostic Manifestations (Istedlal wa Alamat) of Anaemia (Faqr al-Dam) in Ancient Unani Literature - A Review

Chettinad Health City Medical Journal, 2023

Anaemia has a long history, as evidenced by 4,000-year-old bone samples from Thailand that showed... more Anaemia has a long history, as evidenced by 4,000-year-old bone samples from Thailand that showed advanced signs of the disease. Man has known the importance of iron in health and sickness since the dawn of humanity. Egyptians, Indians, Greeks, and Romans were among the first to use iron as a medicine. In the 17th century, iron was used to cure chlorosis (green disease), which was commonly caused by an iron deficiency. The molecule of haemoglobin requires iron to function properly. It is the most effective therapy for treating anaemia caused by a haemoglobin deficiency for over 2000 years. The aetiological factors (Asbāb), types (Aqsaam), pathophysiology, and clinical manifestation (Istedlal wa Alȧmȧt) of anaemia have been described in the Unani ancient literature which may be very useful for early diagnosis of anaemia. Data for this review article were collected from ancient Unani books and other manuscripts. It was found that there are several clinical manifestations (Istedlal ...

Prevention and Control of Anaemia by Unani Intervention

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT

Anaemia is still common in India, and its prevalence has increased across all age groups. The pre... more Anaemia is still common in India, and its prevalence has increased across all age groups. The prevalence of anaemia has increased by 2–9% among infants, pregnant and non-pregnant women, and men, according to data from the National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS-5)released on November 24, 2021. For over 2000 years, the Unani system of Medicine (USM) a unique and comprehensive medical system, has ruled in terms of theory and practise. Its beliefs and practises differ from western medicine and may not be completely associatedwith it, but they are still significant because they are well-considered, comprehensive, and advocate for a holistic approach to health care. The data was collected from 17 ancient Unani books, the Indian Pharmacopoeia of Unani, and other manuscripts. Unani systemrecommends specific diet and Unani drugs for the prevention and intervention of Anaemia.

Sanitary conditions of few urban slums in New Delhi: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2024

Background: Sanitation is essential for a society's well-being and general health. Water, sanitat... more Background: Sanitation is essential for a society's well-being and general health. Water, sanitation, and hygiene standards that are both adequate and safe can prevent numerous infections in the context of the present study, which was conducted with the aim of spreading knowledge regarding water sanitation, disposal, and treatment in the urban slums of southeast Delhi to prevent and control several water-borne diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 294 participants from 144 households, between May 2022 to April 2023. Data were collected using door-to-door surveys. The sample size was 294 and houses were selected using convenience sampling. The data obtained were analyzed using MS Office (Excel). Results: Based on data collected from 144 households and 294 participants, 44.2% of participants in the Trilokpuri area had an interrupted water supply. There was a significant correlation between the water supply groups in our analysis (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Our research revealed a strong correlation among sociodemographic profile, water supply, water usage, cleaning of water storage utensils, water stagnation, water disposal, treatment of stagnation, type of toilet, and sanitation conditions. According to the study's key findings, the majority of people in southern Delhi did not have access to clean drinking water. There is obvious evidence of restricted access to contemporary piped water supplies. Thus, since drinking contaminated water can lead to a number of water-borne diseases, our research provides a framework for methodically raising awareness of the issues that need to be resolved to enable fair governance of the water supply.

A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence and contributing factors of anaemia in private school children in Bengaluru

by Dr. Safder Husain and Arish Sherwani

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2024

Background: Anaemia is defined as an Hb concentration below the diagnostic reference range in chi... more Background: Anaemia is defined as an Hb concentration below the diagnostic reference range in children. Most school-aged children have anaemia, which is a common clinical disease. The effects of anaemia in school-age children include decreased resistance to disease, greater susceptibility to infection, poorer physical development, and poor academic performance. Consequently, the current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anaemia among Bengaluru private school students. This involved being aware of the contributing elements or causes of anaemia, as well as teaching schoolchildren about the disease's complications and prevention. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among children studying in private school from the 3rd to 8th standards in Bengaluru urban north division Karnataka state over a period of one year (March 2021 to March 2022). A total of 86 children were selected using a convenient sampling method. Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia among school-going children was found to be (20.9%). Prevalence of anaemia was strongly significant among variables like; enlarged spleen or liver, pallor skin, splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, mizāj 'ām, chronic infection, pallor mucous membrane of mouth and consumption of milk respectively. Conclusions: Anaemia remains a public health concern in our country. In our study, the overall prevalence of anaemia among school-going children was lower (20.9%) in compression compared to recently published data by (NFHS-5), which showed a prevalence of 65.5% in children in Karnataka.

Christian Journal for Global-Health, 2023

Background and Objective: Anaemia is a common clinical condition that affects the majority of sc... more Background and Objective: Anaemia is a common clinical condition that affects the
majority of school aged children. Reduced resistance to disease, increased
susceptibility to infection, impaired physical development, and poor school
performance are all consequences of anaemia in this group. The present study was
designed with the objective of estimating the prevalence of anaemia among school
children in Bengaluru. This included identifying the associated factors or causes and
consequences of anaemia.
Methods: A school based cross-sectional study was conducted among children in
schools from 3rd to 8th standard in Bengaluru Urban North Division Karnataka
State, India, over a period of one year. 250 children were selected using
convenience sampling.
Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia among school going children was found
to be 21.2%. Prevalence of anaemia was significant among variables like
socioeconomic status, dietary habits, increased heart rate, breathlessness, lack of
energy, dizziness, irregular menstrual cycles, jaundice, blood loss during
menstruation, menstrual cycle pattern, pallor signs of palpebral conjunctiva,
mucous membrane, and skin, splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, consumption of
chicken, fish, citrus fruit, milk, Mizāj ‘Ām (overall mizaj of body, specifically choleric)
duration of menstrual flow, headache, poor wound healing, and chronic disease.
Conclusion: The overall prevalence of anaemia in our study of school children in
Bengaluru (21.2%) was lower than the prevalence in the data recently shown by
NFHS-5. Prevalence of anaemia was highly significant among variables like low
socioeconomic status, dietary deficiencies, blood loss, and chronic infections. There
were also highly significant correlations with several clinical findings.
Key words: anaemia, prevalence, school children, public health, school health

Increased prevalence of anemia (Faqr-al-dam) among teenagers and related control programs in India

Journal of Research in Unani Medicine , 2022

In anemia, red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration are below the defined cutoff value in ... more In anemia, red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration are below the defined cutoff value in theirnumber and size. In the Unani System of Medicine, anemia is termed Faqr al-Dam which means “shortageof blood.” Anemia is still common in India, and its prevalence has increased across all age groups. Amonginfants, pregnant and nonpregnant women as well as men, anemia has increased by 2%–9% according todata from NFHS-5 released on November 24, 2021. The main purpose of this article is to describe theprevalence, severity, and burden of anemia among teenagers at the national and subnational levels. All thedata were collected from various articles, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website, and othermanuscripts. Between NFHS-4 and NFHS-5, the prevalence of anemia has increased among children by 8.5%and adolescents (girls by 5% and boys by 1.9%). State-wise situation, Assam had the worst performance riseof 32.7%, followed by Mizoram with an increase of 27.1% among children aged 6–59 months. The Indiangovernment has launched different control programs to combat anemia for several years, but current datashows that there should be more improvement and strict implementation of those control programs inevery state.
Keywords: Anemia, control program, epidemiology, Faqr-al-dam, Unani medicine

A comprehensive review on medicinal properties, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Hordeum vulgare linn: An important plant origin Unani drug

Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, May 1, 2024

Aims and Objectives: Hordeum vulgare Linn is an important cereal grain commonly known as Jao. It ... more Aims and Objectives: Hordeum vulgare Linn is an important cereal grain commonly known as Jao. It is a common ingredient in Tibetan cuisine and is widely used throughout the Middle East as a whole-grain barley meal in soups, stews, porridges, gruels, biscuits, and bread. Barley has various therapeutic actions too such as it is a good enhancer of intelligence, also used to treat headache, cough, pleurisy, and tuberculosis, inflammation of the breast and axilla, post-auricular swellings, acute swelling of joints and gout, scrofula, chronic swellings, melasma, itching, and so on. Chemical analysis of it shows that it contains starch, dietary fibers, proteins, essential amino acids, lipids, unsaturated fatty acids, fixed oil, vitamins and minerals, trace elements, phenolic acids, flavonoids, natural polyphenols (Lignans), phytosterols, folates, and various other constituents. Research studies have shown that it possesses antidiabetic, hypolipidemic effects or anticancer, antioxidation, antiinflammation, immunomodulation, cardioprotection, blood pressure regulation, improve gastrointestinal, hepatoprotection, cardiovascular disease prevention, atopic dermatitis alleviation, and antiaging effects. The aim of this article is to explore different dimensions of barley including botanical, chemical and pharmacological studies of plant besides its traditional uses in Unani Medicine.

Nutritional and Therapeutic Values of Cow Milk: A Comprehensive Review

Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics, May 15, 2024

_________________________________________________________________________________________________... more ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Milk is the most necessary food for humans because it provides almost all nutrients such as the most nutritious protein, calcium, essential fatty acids, water-soluble vitamins, and other bioactive compounds responsible for maintaining health and other physiological functions. Milk has also been used effectively in the Unani system of medicine for centuries to improve complexion and to treat other ailments (especially dermatological disorders). For skin brightening, Unani physicians mentioned the use of the paste made up of powdered tukhm e kharpazah (seeds of musk melon), aarad e nakhud (powdered chickpea) each 2 parts, arad e baqla(powdered broad beans), aarad e jau (powdered barley) each 1 part, adas muqashshar (powdered lentil), nishasta (corn flour), kateera (tragacanth gum) each half part, tukhm e turb (radish seeds) 1/4th part, za'fran (saffron) a little and milk at night on the face and advice to wash the face with the decoction of banafsha (sweet violet) and post kharpaza (musk melon fruit epicarp) in the morning. Milk has several therapeutic actions too e.g. Musammin e Badan (adipogenous), Muhallil (anti-inflammatory), Mugharri (glutinous-Mugharri drug is a cold and dry substance with a small amount of viscid moisture that coats the surface and constricts pores. It moisturizes the skin and makes it appear lighter), Mohsin e laun (fairness activity), Ghassal (irrigator), Tiryaq (antidote), and Muqawwi (general tonic), etc. There are some scientific reports on the anti-hyperpigmentation effect of cow milk in which a paste of cow milk and powdered roasted red lentils was tested to enhance the complexion. They found significantly effective result on the Fitzpatrick scale, enhanced complexion, and reduced tanning as well as dullness. The main objective of this article is to present cow milk's nutritional and therapeutic activity.

The Prevalence and Associated Factors for Anaemia in School Children in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: A Cross-sectional Study

Christian Journal for Global Health, Oct 29, 2023

Diagnostic Manifestations (Istedlal wa Alamat) of Anaemia (Faqr al-Dam) in Ancient Unani Literature - A Review

Chettinad Health City Medical Journal, 2023

Anaemia has a long history, as evidenced by 4,000-year-old bone samples from Thailand that showed... more Anaemia has a long history, as evidenced by 4,000-year-old bone samples from Thailand that showed advanced signs of the disease. Man has known the importance of iron in health and sickness since the dawn of humanity. Egyptians, Indians, Greeks, and Romans were among the first to use iron as a medicine. In the 17th century, iron was used to cure chlorosis (green disease), which was commonly caused by an iron deficiency. The molecule of haemoglobin requires iron to function properly. It is the most effective therapy for treating anaemia caused by a haemoglobin deficiency for over 2000 years. The aetiological factors (Asbāb), types (Aqsaam), pathophysiology, and clinical manifestation (Istedlal wa Alȧmȧt) of anaemia have been described in the Unani ancient literature which may be very useful for early diagnosis of anaemia. Data for this review article were collected from ancient Unani books and other manuscripts. It was found that there are several clinical manifestations (Istedlal ...

Prevention and Control of Anaemia by Unani Intervention

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT

Anaemia is still common in India, and its prevalence has increased across all age groups. The pre... more Anaemia is still common in India, and its prevalence has increased across all age groups. The prevalence of anaemia has increased by 2–9% among infants, pregnant and non-pregnant women, and men, according to data from the National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS-5)released on November 24, 2021. For over 2000 years, the Unani system of Medicine (USM) a unique and comprehensive medical system, has ruled in terms of theory and practise. Its beliefs and practises differ from western medicine and may not be completely associatedwith it, but they are still significant because they are well-considered, comprehensive, and advocate for a holistic approach to health care. The data was collected from 17 ancient Unani books, the Indian Pharmacopoeia of Unani, and other manuscripts. Unani systemrecommends specific diet and Unani drugs for the prevention and intervention of Anaemia.

Sanitary conditions of few urban slums in New Delhi: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2024

Background: Sanitation is essential for a society's well-being and general health. Water, sanitat... more Background: Sanitation is essential for a society's well-being and general health. Water, sanitation, and hygiene standards that are both adequate and safe can prevent numerous infections in the context of the present study, which was conducted with the aim of spreading knowledge regarding water sanitation, disposal, and treatment in the urban slums of southeast Delhi to prevent and control several water-borne diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 294 participants from 144 households, between May 2022 to April 2023. Data were collected using door-to-door surveys. The sample size was 294 and houses were selected using convenience sampling. The data obtained were analyzed using MS Office (Excel). Results: Based on data collected from 144 households and 294 participants, 44.2% of participants in the Trilokpuri area had an interrupted water supply. There was a significant correlation between the water supply groups in our analysis (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Our research revealed a strong correlation among sociodemographic profile, water supply, water usage, cleaning of water storage utensils, water stagnation, water disposal, treatment of stagnation, type of toilet, and sanitation conditions. According to the study's key findings, the majority of people in southern Delhi did not have access to clean drinking water. There is obvious evidence of restricted access to contemporary piped water supplies. Thus, since drinking contaminated water can lead to a number of water-borne diseases, our research provides a framework for methodically raising awareness of the issues that need to be resolved to enable fair governance of the water supply.

A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence and contributing factors of anaemia in private school children in Bengaluru

by Dr. Safder Husain and Arish Sherwani

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2024

Background: Anaemia is defined as an Hb concentration below the diagnostic reference range in chi... more Background: Anaemia is defined as an Hb concentration below the diagnostic reference range in children. Most school-aged children have anaemia, which is a common clinical disease. The effects of anaemia in school-age children include decreased resistance to disease, greater susceptibility to infection, poorer physical development, and poor academic performance. Consequently, the current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anaemia among Bengaluru private school students. This involved being aware of the contributing elements or causes of anaemia, as well as teaching schoolchildren about the disease's complications and prevention. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among children studying in private school from the 3rd to 8th standards in Bengaluru urban north division Karnataka state over a period of one year (March 2021 to March 2022). A total of 86 children were selected using a convenient sampling method. Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia among school-going children was found to be (20.9%). Prevalence of anaemia was strongly significant among variables like; enlarged spleen or liver, pallor skin, splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, mizāj 'ām, chronic infection, pallor mucous membrane of mouth and consumption of milk respectively. Conclusions: Anaemia remains a public health concern in our country. In our study, the overall prevalence of anaemia among school-going children was lower (20.9%) in compression compared to recently published data by (NFHS-5), which showed a prevalence of 65.5% in children in Karnataka.

Christian Journal for Global-Health, 2023

Background and Objective: Anaemia is a common clinical condition that affects the majority of sc... more Background and Objective: Anaemia is a common clinical condition that affects the
majority of school aged children. Reduced resistance to disease, increased
susceptibility to infection, impaired physical development, and poor school
performance are all consequences of anaemia in this group. The present study was
designed with the objective of estimating the prevalence of anaemia among school
children in Bengaluru. This included identifying the associated factors or causes and
consequences of anaemia.
Methods: A school based cross-sectional study was conducted among children in
schools from 3rd to 8th standard in Bengaluru Urban North Division Karnataka
State, India, over a period of one year. 250 children were selected using
convenience sampling.
Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia among school going children was found
to be 21.2%. Prevalence of anaemia was significant among variables like
socioeconomic status, dietary habits, increased heart rate, breathlessness, lack of
energy, dizziness, irregular menstrual cycles, jaundice, blood loss during
menstruation, menstrual cycle pattern, pallor signs of palpebral conjunctiva,
mucous membrane, and skin, splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, consumption of
chicken, fish, citrus fruit, milk, Mizāj ‘Ām (overall mizaj of body, specifically choleric)
duration of menstrual flow, headache, poor wound healing, and chronic disease.
Conclusion: The overall prevalence of anaemia in our study of school children in
Bengaluru (21.2%) was lower than the prevalence in the data recently shown by
NFHS-5. Prevalence of anaemia was highly significant among variables like low
socioeconomic status, dietary deficiencies, blood loss, and chronic infections. There
were also highly significant correlations with several clinical findings.
Key words: anaemia, prevalence, school children, public health, school health