This paper discusses health vulnerabilities of children in general followed by an analysis of data regarding health scenario of children below five years of age from

In a vast, multi-ethnic, multi-religious country like India, it is to be expected that we have several world-views operating at the same time in people's search for health and healing.

Prior to 1983, every form of violence committed within the family, either in the natal or the spousal home, was not considered an offence.

Cancer of the cervix is the most prevalent form of cancer in developing countries, and accounts for 25 to 50 per cent of all cancers occurring in Indian women.

There is a growing recognition that gynaecological morbidity is an important health problem among poor women in India.