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

It is necessary to draw attention to the tradition of over legislation in India. In the 1980's and 90's there has been focus on various issues in the women's movement, especially on legislative reforms. The result is the highest number of laws on violence against women.

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