Yamuna A

Public Health Researcher @ Indian Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru, @thePHFI, ಕನ್ನಡತಿ

[PHFI-CDLR @CDLRPHFI]

🎙️ Across the Lifecourse is here!
Episode 1 features Prof. George Davey Smith @mendel_random in conversation with Prof. Giridhara @grbepi , sharing insights and perspectives on developmental and lifecourse research.
▶️ Watch now: https://t.co/LYOWlEbcsR
@thePHFI

[GRB @grbepi]

From Insight to Impact: MAASTHI’s Early Signals Paving the Way for a Healthier India https://t.co/PPiDXY77KA

[GRB @grbepi]

14 years. One report. Countless meetings. Changing governments. Persistent advocates who refused to let the idea die. Today, #Karnataka announced a #PublicHealthCadre. Advocacy works.

#Budget2026

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

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[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 @Matt_Pinner]

For the geniuses only! Can you crack this logic puzzle? 🤔

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Appreciative

[MAASTHI @_MAASTHI]

Recent Blog from @grbepi

Preventing celebrations from becoming tragedies – A public health approach to avoiding stampedes

https://t.co/4aKvVejWGP

[MAASTHI @_MAASTHI]

Big shout-out to @grbepi 👏
200+ papers | ~8k citations | h-index 37
From India’s MAASTHI cohort to mapping global SAH burden in @JAMANeuro , his work drives #NCD policy & #GlobalHealth equity.

🔍 Recent: https://t.co/p6VjX4f8Ek
📚 Profile: https://t.co/cppttO6Q6i

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Engaging in physical activity is crucial. Our recent publication highlights a significant association between sedentary behavior during pregnancy and preterm birth and markers of adiposity in infants.
https://t.co/0Z0OQlTufl
@_MAASTHI @grbepi @thePHFI @CDLRPHFI @CAPHRI_UM

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

@epigirib A mutual gratitude is reflected in the smile. Happy to see you both, sir.

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

@Maithil56092312 @epigiri @_MAASTHI @thePHFI @CAPHRI_UM Many thanks maithili

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Thrilled to share our published findings: physical activity during pregnancy has beneficial effects, including reduced risk of obesity and C-section delivery, lower blood glucose levels, and improved mental health. @_MAASTHI @epigiri @thePHFI @CAPHRI_UM
https://t.co/t2htImMDzi

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Congratulations @Prafull64425682 and best wishes for your future endeavours 💐

[MAASTHI @_MAASTHI]

It's time to celebrate @Prafull64425682 successfully defended her PhD thesis titled "Psychosocial environment during the perinatal period and its adverse Impact on mother and child health"@MaastrichtU, Netherlands, in the guidance of @epigiri, @thePHFI @India_Alliance @CTRITH_Kar

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

ongoing work for the #COINCIDE project. In-depth interview with the mothers to understand acceptability and feasibility of biological sample collection in children.

[COINCIDE (2021 - 2026) @COINCIDE_2021]

For the #COINCIDE sub-study on acceptability & feasibility study of biological sample collection in children, our colleague @Yamuna_Ana @thePHFI started the in-depth interview data collection this week!
@_MAASTHI
#ecd @India_Alliance

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Conducting FGD as a part of project activity

[COINCIDE (2021 - 2026) @COINCIDE_2021]

Today, as part of the #COINCIDE sub-study on acceptability & feasibility of biological sample collection in young children, we held a focused group discussion with the @_MAASTHI field assessors. This insightful session was conducted by @thePHFI colleagues, Yamuna & Maithili #phfi

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

@dr_hebbar @prashanthns @iphindia @UpendraBhojani Congratulations Dr Pragati...excellent work and presentation 👏👏

[Prafulla shriyan @Prafull64425682]

Another findings from MAASTHI cohort highlights the effect of maternal depressiveness on infant obesity and stunting at one year.
@_MAASTHI @epigiri @thePHFI @CTRITH_Kar @Yamuna_Ana
https://t.co/97iV41p6S3.

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Proud moment for the entire team
Congratulations to everyone @_MAASTHI @epigiri @Prafull64425682

[DBT/WT India Alliance @India_Alliance]

🔬#researchhighlight

This study by India Alliance Senior Fellow (Clinical and Public Health) Dr Giridhara R Babu and his collaborators highlights the role of maternal stress levels on mothers’ mental health and fetal growth.

🔗Read here - https://t.co/G6n2akcg30

#MAASTHICohort

[MAASTHI @_MAASTHI]

Findings of MAASTHI are featured in "An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology" @BJOGTweets
Congratulations to the team.
@epigiri @DeepaRsheregar @Yamuna_Ana
@Prafull64425682 @thePHFI @India_Alliance
@CTRITH_Kar @COINCIDE_2021
https://t.co/D63m2yQGhm

[MAASTHI @_MAASTHI]

Findings of MAASTHI are featured in The LANCET @TheLancet Congratulations to the team.
@epigiri @DeepaRsheregar @Yamuna_Ana
@Prafull64425682 @thePHFI @India_Alliance
@CTRITH_Kar @COINCIDE_2021
https://t.co/Dhyle1DYN2

[Yamuna A @Yamuna_Ana]

Findings from @_MAASTHI is featured in @TheLancet, team is listed as authors as part Subnational Vulnerable Newborn Measurement Group, study found that the small babies are with big risk @epigiri @DeepaRsheregar @Prafull64425682 @thePHFI @India_Alliance
https://t.co/n77wCEDpE6