Sharma, Madhurima https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9025-4260
Goswami, Indrajit https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5980-9097
Article History
Received: 7 October 2024
Accepted: 2 April 2025
First Online: 16 April 2025
Declarations
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: The LASI survey, involving human participants, underwent review and received ethical clearance from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The ICMR provided essential guidelines for the study's execution and granted the necessary ethical clearance. All study participants gave their informed consent prior to involvement, with options for both written and verbal consent formats. The study rigorously adhered to relevant guidelines and regulations, aligning with the ethical principles set forth in the World Medical Association's (WMA) Declaration of Helsinki. This comprehensive approach ensured ethical integrity of the study and participants'rights were protected throughout the research process.
: The authors declare no competing interests.