Generic endemism in South-West Asia: an overview

Obstetric fistula prevention in South Asia An overview

Overview of the South-East Asia Region

Most of our 10 countries are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), but some of them are still observers and there is one that is not yet involved in any capacity. The three main players that are members of the WTO and that are at the forefront of the issues of health and trade in the Region happen to be Indonesia, Thailand, and India. They have certain things in common in the health an...

Breast-feeding in Asia: an overview.

This review considers some of the many reasons why researchers and policy makers are increasingly concerned about breastfeeding (BF). It discusses the contraceptive effect and health benefits of BF, and review major BF trends and patterns in selected countries and areas of Asia. It also discusses the complementarity between BF and contraceptive use, and highlights the findings of the studies ...

Spice Production in Asia - An Overview

Spices are non-leafy parts of plants used as a flavoring or seasoning. They are used to add flavor to foods and beverages, and as herbal medicines. Asia is known as the ‘Land of Spices’ as it is the place of origin, production, consumption and export of most spices. Out of the world’s 70 plant species grown as spices, 13 are considered major spices produced in Asia. They are briefly described b...

Bioethics in Asia: An Overview Editorial Introduction

Advances in biotechnology provide new opportunities for development, but also new challenges to established values and traditions. In many cases, the advances give rise to dangers that need to be carefully monitored so that harm and risks could be minimized, if not entirely avoided. The harm and risks, as well as the benefits against which they need to be weighed, are a primary concern for bioe...

Changing Pattern of Mortality Trends in Iran, South, South-West Asia and World, 1970–2010

BACKGROUND Mortality refers to the death that occurs within a population. It is linked to many factors such as age, sex, race, occupation and social class. The incidence and prevalence of mortality could affect the population's standard of living and health care. The aim of this study was to explore the pattern of mortality trends in Iran, south-south west Asia and the world in 1970-2010. MET...