There are a lot of questions about flashlights among my self-defense students. A short article cannot cover all the options available in a category of equipment that falls within the tactical or self-defense genre. However, I would like to touch on some of the general topics that aren't common knowledge. Obviously, this article does not cover every possibility or situation; I am simply trying to provide enough general information to help someone without any experience find the right light.

Generally, when people think of tactical flashlights, they think of the big MagLite that can be used to knock out a Yeti. Here are a few reasons why flashlights make such wonderful tools. It is my intention to hit someone with just about anything I can get my hands on in the event that they attack me. It is possible to use a large MagLite, but a flashlight is much more effective, and you don't need to carry it in a backpack. When an attacker is in low to normal light conditions, a flashlight can be used to control, disorient, and confuse them. It is indeed the light part of a Nitecore Flashlight that makes it a great tool.

There are two main types of flashlight lighting methods - incandescent and LED. Most people are familiar with incandescent lights that have one filament light bulb that sticks through the head of the light at the base of the lens housing. The bulb is protected by a plastic or glass cover. In fact, these flashlights can burn quite brightly, but remember that, in a sense, they are burning. These lights produce a lot of heat and can be a little fragile; they may not tolerate much abuse from their filaments. They flood an area with light that is almost yellowish in color. The beam usually can be focused or unfocused to achieve the desired light ring. Having a versatile beam size is useful, but the user must be able to quickly adjust the focus to meet specific needs. Although there are exceptions to every rule, simple incandescent lights are generally less expensive.

Another type of flashlight is the Light-Emitting Diode (LED) flashlight. Although the engineering of LEDs is beyond the scope of this article, you should know how to compare them. In the same way that incandescent light is comparable to a normal 60W light bulb, LEDs are similar to the light emitted by the iPhone screen. LED flashlights usually have multiple LEDs in their heads. LED flashlights emit light with a slight blue tint.

Due to the number of individual light sources, the light emitted is usually more evenly distributed, and there is very little heat generated when these lights are on. In addition, they are less likely to break if they are bumped, hit, or shocked. Due to this, you'll find that many weapon-mounted lights are LEDs, as they are capable of withstanding the shock of a firearm firing.

A final technical consideration for a flashlight is its lumen level. Lumens are a measure of how bright a light appears. For the most part, a light between 50 and 80 lumens will suffice to see in the dark, but I usually prefer to use lights in the 150-180 lumen range for self-defense.

Consider several key questions when choosing a flashlight. If you address these questions during your research, you'll end up with a light that's more suited to your preferences.

The first question you should consider is the size of the flashlight. Will the flashlight be able to be worn or carried easily without getting in the way of my normal routine? In view of this, I avoid carrying the biggest flashlights I can find. Powerful pocket lights are available in plenty.

Getting your hands on a flashlight is the next question. Can I get it quickly and easily in the dark without having to search for it? It might seem common sense, but I've seen it overlooked many times.

I also want to know if the light has a good record of being used in the situations I will need it for. I wouldn't want to take a two-dollar key chain flashlight into a dark forest with a lot of obstacles if it does not work. The light isn't powerful enough to show me what I need to see, and it has almost no range.

A very important consideration is range. My flashlight's range is not the same as how far someone else can see it. When I turn on my flashlight, I should be mindful of the target I make just as much as I should be mindful of my need to see around me. Training and practice are the best ways to handle these situations. In a dangerous situation, you can reduce risk by learning techniques from an experienced instructor, but you need to learn them first.

If I need the light to produce a large amount of light, will it be enough to stun or blind someone for an instant? Whenever I need a flashlight, I look for one that can reach 150 lumens or more. However, I also look for one that doesn't always operate within that range because I sometimes just need one.

Would the flashlight be able to turn on and off instantly? I tend to prefer pressure buttons here; if I add pressure it is on, and if not, I turn it off.

When I need a flashlight just to be a flashlight, I tend not to use one without a way of turning it on and leaving it on.

Can the light function as a light? In more detail, can I actually rely on this tool when I need it? Can I adjust the beam, brightness, and features quickly and appropriately for a given situation? In the days when he was a young police officer, one of my friends told me about a time when he chased an assailant up a tree. Having five other officers with him, he pulled out his Best flashlight brands, which completely drowned out all other lights. It appears that the man with the brightest light is in charge, he told me.

Does the light have other 'special' features? Some lights come with little beveled edges around the end. These are great for self-defense, but I usually use a flashlight as a flashlight. I think it's worthwhile mentioning these, but I usually use a flashlight as a flashlight. Whenever I need to hit someone, I usually use something harder and more clumsy, like rocks or chairs.

However, it's nice to have this option if there's nothing else available. Lasers can also be found on some lights, but they are usually designed to be mounted on firearms. Considering laser options is beyond the scope of this article since most flashlight users do not carry firearms, and weapon-mounted lights are a separate topic.

Is the flashlight simple enough to actually use without activating a 'special' option by accident? Some lights have strobe options that can be disorienting to attackers, but strobe lights may also cause the same disorientation to the user. While attempting a pistol course in low-light, my strobe option kept turning on. When trying to make a shot with my pistol, strobes disorient me instead of signaling or disorienting others.

The process of buying a flashlight may be more complex than it may appear. There are many aspects to be aware of prior to buying one. The first thing you should consider is what you will be employing it too. This will help limit your options considerably. If you're going to use it in emergency situations and keep it in a bag or purse, then you'll have to locate an appropriate flashlight that can be able to fit into it. If you intend to keep it in your camping vehicle or car for use in emergencies then a bigger flashlight is a great choice.

The second thing to consider is the various types of lighting that you might require. If you require a single continuous stream, most flashlights will be able to give you this. If you're looking for an LED with modes with different brightness or even the strobe effect, you'll require a more specific model. One brand that has flashlights with all these options is 4sevens. They have a variety of light and will surely provide a flashlight that meets your requirements. Read more: https://www.flashlightbrand.com

Adequate nutrition is required for physical, cognitive and overall growth of the child. India’s under-5 mortality rate is 39 per 1000 live births. This is worse than China (9 per 1000), Libya (12), Tunisia (13), Indonesia (25), Philippines (28), Bangladesh (32) and Nepal (33). Malnutrition is the major cause of India’s under 5 mortality numbers. It was the predominant risk factor of death in children under 5 years in India in 2017, accounting for 68.2% deaths, and the leading risk factor for health loss of all ages, responsible for 17.3% of the total disability adjusted life years (DALYs).[1]

There are various case fatality rates reported by different experts on SAM. While the WHO estimates mortality rates to be around 10-20%[2], some experts in India believe that it is much lower.  But, even at the lowest average case fatality suggested, at 3%, about 1.7 lakh children are at risk of death in India.

Treatment of SAM:

At present the only treatment protocol in India for SAM children is to admit the complicated cases for facility-based care. But there are only about 1200 Nutritional Rehabilitation Centers – and at around 7800 cases per center - these are not enough to treat so many sick children. Covid-19 has also disrupted health services across the country. It is also suitable during the pandemic that treatment facilities be avoided.

In any case, 90% of SAM cases need not go to facility based care and can be treated in the community through community-based management (CMAM) programs using Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)[3], which is the universally accepted treatment protocol recommended by UNICEF & WHO for uncomplicated SAM children.

CMAM is a treatment protocol wherein the caregivers of the child are trained in proper nutritional habits, hygiene and breastfeeding practices. The child is provided emergency nutritional supplement in the form of RUTF for 8-12 weeks and medicines to treat any illnesses like diarrhea and edema which are found in many SAM children.

Alternative feeding models using a combination of RUTF and home-based food are also being explored. The suitability of these alternative models must be studies in the Indian context.

CMAM programs using emergency RUTF have been successful in saving lives of SAM children in various countries in Africa and Asia and in independent pilot projects in various Indian states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. In Rajasthan, a recovery rate of 70.4% was recorded and mortality rate was brought down to 0.1% under the state POSHAN program using RUTF. However, the final guidelines on CMAM are still pending

[1] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(19)30273-1/fulltext

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31613883

[3] RUTF are energy-dense, micronutrient enhanced pastes which typically have peanuts (or corn, chickpea etc.), oil, sugar, milk powder and citamin and mineral supplements

In India, Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is amongst the top causes of deaths for children under five years of age. The current official treatment protocol for SAM in our country is facility-based approach or F-SAM, which in a lay men’s term is where SAM children with medical complications are treated at a facility. The number of SAM children with medical complications are close to 10-15% of the total SAM children, the question here is, how the rest of the 85-90% of SAM children without medical complication are treated?

The answer is they are left at the community level, to be taken care by angawadi’s and at home. Why is that a problem you ask? These 85-90% of children are 9 times more likely to die as compared to a healthy child. It is very important to provide treatment for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition at the community level as well.

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