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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Economics, Gaya College, Gaya, Bihar - 823001, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 11 (2018), Pagination: 1-7
Abstract
Objective: The study captures the health status of population in Bihar in India and the changes therein using some health indicators.
Methods: There has been persistent drive to improve health outcomes by improving health infrastructure and other facilities in Bihar. However, a lot needs to be done in this direction. The status of health outcomes is closely related with socio-economic factors.
Findings: A low level of income promotes more number of children and compromises with the quality of nutrition and health. Similarly literacy level determines the extent of health facilities being availed by the masses and also the fertility level and effective age of marriage.
Application: The study focuses on the different factors affecting the health outcomes in Bihar.
Keywords
Health Status, Literacy, Health Infrastructure, Bihar, India.
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