Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Karmarcharya, Biraj"
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Diabetes Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women in a Rural District of Nepal Using HbA1c as a Diagnostic Tool: A Population-Based Study
Yogal, Chandra; Shakya, Sunila; Karmarcharya, Biraj; Koju, Rajendra; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Mosti, Mats Peder; Gustafsson, Miriam K.; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Schei, Berit; Syversen, Unni (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Given the scarcity of data on diabetes prevalence and associated risk factors among women in rural Nepal, we aimed to examine this, using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a diagnostic tool. A cross-sectional survey addressing ... -
Vitamin D Status among Women in a Rural District of Nepal: Determinants and Association with Metabolic Profile—A Population-Based Study
Yogal, Chandra; Borgen, Marianne; Shakya, Sunila; Karmarcharya, Biraj; Koju, Rajendra; Mosti, Mats Peder; Gustafsson, Miriam K.; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Schei, Berit; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Syversen, Unni (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Hypovitaminosis D is prevalent worldwide, and especially in South-Asia. According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), 25(OH)D levels below 30 nmol/L are defined as vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and levels between 30–50 nmol/L ...