Dr. Parul Puri
Public Health • Population Studies • Epidemiology • Ageing • Multimorbidity
About
Dr. Parul Puri is a Research Fellow (MLTCs) at The George Institute for Global Health India, New Delhi. She completed her Ph.D. in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai (2018–2023).
Her primary focus is on unraveling the various dimensions of multimorbidity, with a commitment to identifying recurrent and replicable multimorbidity patterns and examining the outcomes associated with them. She also has a strong interest in co-designing and developing complex interventions to tackle multimorbidity.
During her PhD, she focused on identifying temporal patterns and predictors of multimorbidity. Her research explored combinations and clusters of non-communicable disease multimorbidity among older adults in India, using disease networks to highlight influential conditions that may act as precursors to multimorbidity. She also investigated healthcare utilization and the economic implications associated with multimorbidity, aiming to generate empirical evidence and propose community-appropriate policy recommendations for older adults in the Indian subcontinent.
In addition to her work on multimorbidity, she has examined subnational and socio-economic inequalities in maternal and child healthcare and nutrition in India.
Professional Experience
The George Institute for Global Health India
Research Fellow (MLTCs)
POSHAN-2 (IIPS, IFPRI, NITI Aayog)
Senior Data Analyst
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Population Studies
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai
Masters of Population Studies (MPS)
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Health Statistics
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) in Statistics and Mathematics
C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Technical Skills
Statistical Methods
Software
Professional Memberships
Reviewer For
Research Focus Areas
My research spans multiple domains of public health, with a focus on understanding disease patterns and improving health outcomes globally.
Multimorbidity
Identifying recurrent patterns, predictors, and outcomes of multiple chronic conditions
Non-Communicable Diseases
Exploring temporal patterns, clusters, and burden of NCDs in populations
Geriatric Healthcare
Examining healthcare needs and resource availability for older adults
Maternal & Child Health
Studying subnational and socio-economic inequalities in healthcare and nutrition
Health Systems
Analyzing healthcare utilization and economic implications
Spatial & Data Analytics
Geographic health mapping, network analysis, and statistical modeling
Featured Publications
Selected peer-reviewed publications and research contributions
Global injury morbidity and mortality from 1990 to 2017: Results from the GBD Study 2017
Injury Prevention
Mapping 123 million neonatal, infant and child deaths between 2000–2017
Nature
Potential effect of household environment on prevalence of tuberculosis in India
BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Estimates and correlates of district-level maternal mortality ratio in India
PLOS Global Public Health
Multimorbidity among midlife women in India: well-being beyond reproductive age
BMC Women's Health
Chronic non-communicable disease burden among reproductive-age women in India
BMC Women's Health
Identifying non-communicable disease multimorbidity patterns and associated factors: a latent class analysis
BMJ Open
Cultural and contextual drivers of triple burden of malnutrition among children in India
Nutrients
Characterising multimorbidity in India: a scoping review
Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity
Trends in coverage of maternal health care services and their determinants in India
BMC Pediatrics
Concurrent undernutrition and overweight or obesity in children and adolescents within Indian families
Maternal & Child Nutrition
Political determinants of death: Re-examining the role of governance in reducing maternal mortality
Health Economics, Policy and Law
Projects & Field Work
Major research initiatives and collaborative projects contributing to global health evidence.
Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTCs) Research
Exploring dimensions of multimorbidity, developing complex interventions to tackle multimorbidity patterns and outcomes
Global Burden of Disease Study
Contributing to comprehensive assessment of global mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries and risk factors
POSHAN-2 Project
Collaborative project between IIPS, IFPRI, and NITI Aayog analyzing nutrition and child development data
NCD Multimorbidity Patterns Study
Investigating clustering patterns of non-communicable diseases in Indian populations using network analysis
District-Level Maternal Mortality Mapping
Spatial analysis of maternal mortality ratios across Indian districts to identify high-risk areas
Healthcare Utilization & Economic Analysis
Studying healthcare utilization patterns and economic implications of multimorbidity among older adults
Awards & Grants
Recognition and funding received for research excellence.
IIPS Gold Medal
International Institute for Population Sciences
Secured 1st position in M.Phil. at IIPS
Dr. C. Chandrashekharan Gold Medal
International Institute for Population Sciences
Secured 1st position in MPS at IIPS
Banaras Hindu University Gold Medal
Banaras Hindu University
Secured 1st position in M.Sc. at BHU
ICSSR International Travel Grant
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Financial support for international research travel
UGC Senior Research Fellowship
University Grants Commission, India
Prestigious fellowship for doctoral research
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
Department of Science & Technology, India
Fellowship under Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research program
KOSTAT-UNFPA Summer Seminar Scholarship
Statistics Korea & United Nations Population Fund
Scholarship to attend Summer Seminar on Population in South Korea
UGC Junior Research Fellowship
University Grants Commission, India
Fellowship for research in social sciences
Talks & Teaching
Selected presentations, workshops, and academic engagements
Global Burden of Injuries: Findings from GBD 2017
International Injury Prevention Conference
2020
Spatial Epidemiology Methods in Public Health
IIPS Workshop Series
2021
Multimorbidity Patterns in Developing Countries
Global Health Research Symposium
2022
Data Analytics for Population Health
IUSSP Population Conference
2023
Get in Touch
Interested in collaboration or have questions about my research? I'd love to hear from you.