iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2023.v04i01.048Morbidity and Socioeconomic Status: A Cross Sectional Study among Muslim Adolescents in Kalaburagi, KarnatakaMohinMSakrePanchasheelaSRDayalaxmiTShedoleIntroduction This study aims at bringing out the problems faced by Muslim adolescent boys of Khaja Bazaar area of Kalaburgi in relation to health, disease, social, psychological, economical, sexual and other problems. This study looks to bring out the correlation between the morbidity status among the study population and its socioeconomic status. Methodology This cross-sectional study was carried out in the urban field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, KBNIMS, Kalaburagi, Karnataka. A house-to-house survey w­as carried out. Households were included in the study by using A Systematic Random Sampling technique10 where every 5th house was selected (By obtaining the ratio of the total population to the sample size desired). The study was carried out on health status of 260 Muslim adolescent boys who were selected by employing simple random sampling from the entire target population on the basis of the percentage of adolescents in the country i.e., 20.9%11. A pre designed, pre tested questionnaire was used to collect the information. The subjects were interviewed after obtaining informed consent. The answers were therefore coded and quantified. All ethical boundaries were maintained and clearance for the same has also been obtained in the regard. Results 57.30% of the study group was Healthy while 42.69% displayed one or the other kind of Morbidity. Among the Morbidities, highest prevalence was that of Micronutrient deficiencies (35.0%), followed by Wax Impaction (29.61%), stained teeth (23.07%), Malnutrition (16.15%) and Caries (12.69%). Conclusion In the view of the High Prevalence and Incidence of Morbidity, it may be suggested that there be regular and periodical check-ups and educational camps to promote positive Health. Free Medical check-ups could be organised to diagnose and treat diseases of public health importance.