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Alex Joseph
Born15th August
Kottayam, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
EducationPhD in Epidemiology
Occupation(s)Epidemiologist, Professor
Employer(s)SRM School of Public Health, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Known forInjury epidemiology, gerontology, Tribal health and Community-based participatory research
Websitewww.dralexjoseph.com

Alex Joseph is an Indian epidemiologist and professor in the field of Public Health academia in India. He holds a position at the SRM School of Public Health[1], part of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamilnadu, India where he has worked in injury epidemiology, gerontology,[2] and the application of AYUSH interventions in public health.[3]

Early Life and Education

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Dr. Joseph embarked on his journey in health sciences with a Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery from ANSS Homoeo Medical College, affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. Pursuing higher education, he earned an M.Sc. in Epidemiology from Christian Medical College Vellore, followed by a PhD in Epidemiology from SRM School of Public Health, SRM Institute of Science and Technology. His academic path also includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition from the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).[4]

Career

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Starting his career in community medicine and public health research at Christian Medical College, Dr. Joseph transitioned to academia, joining the SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Over the years, he has risen through the ranks from Assistant Professor to his current role as Professor in the Division of Epidemiology.[5]

Research and Contributions

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Joseph's research work spans several critical areas of public health, including the epidemiology of unintentional injuries[6], health system research[7], neglected tropical disease[8], and elderly health[9], through community-based participatory research. He has been a pivotal figure in assessing and evaluating health programs for the Government of Tamil Nadu and has contributed extensively to national health surveys such as the National Family health Survey[10] (NFHS 6). Dr. Joseph has spearheaded public health research, including studies on the awareness of hepatitis vaccination among the Irula tribes in Tamil Nadu. His findings revealed that over 50% of the Irula population were not aware of the hepatitis vaccine, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions in underserved communities.[11]

Awards and Honors

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  • Finalist for "Maternal & Child Health Team of the Year," BMJ Awards South Asia, 2018.[12]
  • Young Scientist Award, SIMATS - SSM - Global Iconic Education Award, 2022.[13]

===Memberships===[4]

  • Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health
  • Member of TEPHINET, EpiCore, and The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center

Publications[14]

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Dr. Joseph has authored and contributed to numerous publications in recognized journals, focusing on his areas of research interest. His work not only enriches academic literature but also informs public health policy and practice.

References

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  1. ^ Joseph, Alex (10 June 2022). "Professor". SRM University. SRMIST. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ Joseph, Alex (2019). "A Review of Epidemiology of Fall among Elderly in India". Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 44 (2): 166–168. doi:10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_201_18. PMC 6625258. PMID 31333298.
  3. ^ Joseph, Alex (11 April 2022). "Young Homoeopath speaks at national platform about COVID19". www.vanitha.in. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  4. ^ a b Joseph, Alex. "Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET)". Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS). SRMIST Library. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. ^ Joseph, Alex (10 June 2022). "Faculty Profile". SRM University. SRMIST. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  6. ^ Joseph, Alex (Sep 2019). "A Community-Based Case–Control Study on the Risk of Fall among the Elderly in Rural Kattankulathur Block, Tamil Nadu". Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 44 (3): 277–280. doi:10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_122_19. PMC 6776934. PMID 31602119.
  7. ^ Joseph, Alex (2019). "Why institutional deliveries are low in Balrampur District Uttar Pradesh: a cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative exploration". The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India. 69 (3): 225–231. doi:10.1007/s13224-018-1165-x. PMC 6531504. PMID 31178637.
  8. ^ Joseph, Alex (2021). "Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the tribal populations in India". PLOS ONE. 16 (6): e0251519. Bibcode:2021PLoSO..1651519T. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0251519. PMC 8177518. PMID 34086684.
  9. ^ Joseph, Alex (2022). "An exploratory study on the application of screening of activity limitation and safety awareness (SALSA) scale for evaluation of activity limitation among elderly". Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 11: 394. doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_799_22. PMC 9942157. PMID 36824094.
  10. ^ Joseph, Alex (9 June 2022). "Research Projects". SRM University. SRMIST. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  11. ^ Joseph, Alex. "Over 50 per cent Irulars in Tamil Nadu not aware of Hepatitis vaccine: Study". New indian express. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  12. ^ Joseph, Alex. "And the award goes to". Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  13. ^ Joseph, Alex (10 June 2022). "Awards & Achievements". SRM University. SRMIST.
  14. ^ Joseph, Alex. "Google Scholar Profile". Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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