The Adolescent Sexuality and Early Marriage Series comprises of research studies, consultation reports and analysis by Partners for Law in Development (PLD), that bri

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

The objective of the

NUPTIALITY plays a significant role in determining the level of fertility and growth rate in a population. The experience of several less developed countries where population growth rates have recently lowered has well demonstrated this effect.

From time to time, Indian demographers have advocated that the age at marriage of girls be raised so as to reduce the reproductive span of women, and thereby, bring down the birth rate.

THERE is enough evidence to show that often, development policies adopted by governments have widened the disparities amongst sections of people.

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