Public Health Diaries - Dr. Jahnavi Subramanian
Name: Dr. Jahnavi Subramanian
Educational Qualification: BDS, Century International Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre, Poinachi, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
MPH (Master of Public Health), Central University of Kerala, India
Where are you currently working?
I am currently working at Indegene Limited.
What are your areas of interest within your profession?
Medical affairs
What made you choose public health research as a profession?
It has a lot of real-life applications.
Any 3 topics/subjects that you like the most.
Biostatistics, epidemiology, health equity.
Any topics/subjects that you dislike/detest:
Health economics and project management.
What are your career goals or expectations?
I wanted to pursue medical writing.
What would you be doing if not for the current profession?
I would be practicing dentistry.
What do you like to do in your leisure time?
Reading.
Who do you idolize and why?
I idolize Anita Pratap, a journalist, because she is a brave woman.
Kindly mention your Publication(s), if any:
International Journal for Equity in Health: Decision on "Gender Disparity in Prevalence of mental health issues in Kerala: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
What is nutritional deficiency?
When body doesn't get enough nutrients.
How one can know he/she is nutritional deficient? Are there any specific tests to check?
Yes. There are various blood tests that could be ordered.
How can one overcome this?
Proper and planned diet.
How can you prevent yourself from nutrition deficiency in the first place? Do you need supplementation or simple home meal is sufficient?
Simple home meal is sufficient, but if you have nutritional deficiencies, it's better to take supplements.
Please provide us with advice on how to eat healthy and balanced meals on a tight schedule.
It's difficult while you are on a tight schedule. But, it's achievable. Do proper meal planning daily.
How do you feel about the increasing trend of junk food over traditional Indian meals?
It's an inevitable cultural change.
Please list some readable websites or publications or anything that you use to keep up with the most recent research in your profession.
NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guidelines and ACS (American Chemical Society) websites.
What change would you like to bring about in the Health or Nutrition sector?
Promote protein rich and low carbohydrate diet from childhood.
