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

While the world's major killer disease, smallpox, that used to claim millions of lives has been eliminated, the planet has been struck with a more dreaded disease, AIDS or Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.

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.