𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑-𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 2026, 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 6-8 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 2026 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨, 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 #SCIMITARSA2026 #AnnualMeeting2026 #Colombo #SouthAsia #TobaccoControl #ImplementationScience #ResearchCollaboration

What is SCIMITAR-SA, and how can stakeholders get involved? SCIMITAR-SA is a research programme working across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to improve tobacco cessation support for people with severe mental illness. #SCIMITARSA #MentalHealth #TobaccoControl #NIHR #SouthAsia

We are delighted to share a special invitation from Professor Simon Gilbody as we gear-up for the SCIMITAR-South Asia Annual Meeting 2026, to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 6-8 July 2026.

DYK: 'Ever-married status may serve as a useful social indicator for cancer risk stratification and prevention.' While the study highlights a significant statistical correlation, researchers and public health experts emphasize several crucial points to avoid misinterpretation: Correlation vs. Causation: The study does not suggest that marriage itself is a biological "cure" or a direct preventative measure for cancer. Social & Behavioral Factors: The disparity is likely driven by social and behavioral pathways. Married individuals often benefit from stronger social support systems, economic stability, shared healthier habits (e.g., diet, exercise), and more consistent engagement with healthcare (screening, timely medical attention). Selection Bias: Experts note that healthier individuals—or those with more social resources—may be more likely to marry in the first place, which is a factor the researchers acknowledged. Targeted Prevention: The authors conclude that marital status is a useful "social stratifier" that public health officials can use to identify populations that may need more targeted outreach, cancer education, and access to screenings. Marriage and Cancer Risk: A Contemporary Population-Based Study Across Demographic Groups and Cancer Types. aacrjournals.org/cancerresco…

Evaluation of secondary prevention methods by the IARC Working Group on Oral Cancer Prevention (i.e. interventions that detect precancerous lesions or cancer at a very early stage, by screening and by early diagnosis). iarc.who.int/infographics/ia…

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—recently recognized globally as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)—is a common hormonal and metabolic disorder. It is characterized by high androgen levels, irregular ovulation (or absent periods), and systemic metabolic disruptions. It is a leading cause of infertility.

“Busy schedules should never delay health check-ups.” Watch an important conversation with Prof. (Dr.) G.K. Rath Honorary Advisor, CHIP Foundation & Ex-Chief, IRCH AIIMS youtu.be/k02Ej24EWC4 #CancerAwareness #CancerPrevention #aiims #CancerScreening @StopCancerDoc

What do you think of this trend. Should testing before marraige be mandatory or opportunistic? Not kundli matching, its DNA testing: The new marriage trend explained - @IndiaToday @SmaricaPant indiatoday.in/health/story/n…

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