Purbanchal University

Alcohol-Free Futures: Engaging Adolescents in Building Healthier Lifestyles

Adolescence is a critical stage of development characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes. During this period, adolescents are at risk of engaging in harmful behaviors, such as excessive alcohol consumption. Early alcohol use can lead to alcohol dependency, impactin...

Spatiotemporal trends and multilevel determinants of coexisting maternal and child undernutrition in Nepal: evidence from Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2006–2022

Abstract Background Coexisting maternal and child undernutrition (CMCU) is a critical aspect of intergenerational malnutrition. The evidence on its epidemiological trends and spatial distribution remains limited in Nepal. This study investigated the temporal trends, determinants,...

Stochastic Scenario Modelling of Tobacco Taxation in Nepal: Evaluating 5–10 Year Pathways to Achieve a 75 Percent Tax Share

Tobacco consumption is a major public health and economic burden in Nepal, and taxation is a central policy tool for its reduction while increasing fiscal revenue. However, the most effective pathway to achieve the WHO-recommended 75 percent tax share under different reform timel...