Biography:
Deepika N is an MD and DNB-qualified specialist in Community Medicine, with over seven years of experience in public health, community-based research, preventive medicine, and medical education. She is currently serving as Faculty in the Department of Community Medicine at Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka. Her academic and research interests include noncommunicable diseases, occupational health, women’s health, mental health, community-based risk assessment, and health promotion. She has contributed to peer-reviewed research on occupational stress, housing conditions, menopause, infertility, and community health. She is committed to evidence-based public health practice, research, teaching, and strengthening preventive healthcare.
Title : Non-communicable disease risk assessment among adults aged ≥30 years in an urban field practice area using the community-based assessment checklist: A cross-sectional study