000			01689nam a2200217Ia 4500
005			20260630100029.0
008			260630s9999||||xx |||||||||||||| ||und||
020			_a9788177084139
082			_a614.42 PAT _223
100			_aPatel, R. K.
245		0	_aHealth Status and Programmes in India _c/ R. K. Patel.
250			_aFirst edition.
260			_aNew Delhi _b: New Century Publications _c, 2015.
300			_axxi, 186 p. _c; 23 cm.
520			_aHealth Status and Programmes in India by R. K. Patel provides a comprehensive overview of the development of India's healthcare system and the changing health status of its population after Independence. The book explains how the country has expanded its healthcare infrastructure, improved medical education, and implemented numerous national health programmes aimed at reducing mortality, controlling communicable diseases, and improving overall public health. At the same time, it highlights continuing challenges such as malnutrition, maternal and child health issues, unequal access to healthcare, and disparities between rural and urban populations. The volume examines demographic trends, healthcare delivery systems, national disease control programmes, health insurance, family planning, food and nutrition security, drinking water, sanitation, and environmental health. It also evaluates the role of government policies and Five-Year Plans in strengthening India's public health system while identifying areas requiring further reform.
650			_aHealth policy—India.
650			_aHealth services administration—India.
650			_aMedical care—India.
650			_aPublic health—India.
942			_cVC OFFICE
999			_c69859 _d69859