Jyothinath Kothapalli

Publications

• Research Article   
  Lifestyle factors and substance use in gastrointestinal cancers among indigenous populations of Northeast India: A systematic review
  Author(s): E. Santhana Krishnan, Jyothinath Kothapalli*, Lavanya Prathap, Manne Munikumar and Bhagothula Sowjanya
  
  Background: Gastrointestinal cancers is a hazardous global health concern, with outrage incidence rates in Asia. In India, the Northeast region particularly Arunachal Pradesh reports disproportionately high burdens of stomach and oesophageal cancers compared to the national average. Indigenous communities in this region have unique lifestyle practices, dietary habits, and patterns of substance use (betel quid/areca nut chewing, tobacco, traditional alcohol, smoked/salted foods) that may influence cancer risk. To systematically review available evidence on lifestyle and substance use factors associated with GI cancers in Northeast India, with emphasis on indigenous populations of Arunachal Pradesh. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, PMC, Google Scholar, and NCDIR databases were searched up to September 2025. Eligible studies includ.. Read More»
  

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