In India there is a high incidence of morbidity and malnutrition coupled with low standards of public health and expensive medical care. Despite several policy initiatives and many attempts to promote a healthy society, health remains an issue of concern. Policy-makers recognise that the country...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Population Size and Composition of Sample Households -- Chapter 3: Socio-economic Variations, Consumption Poverty and Health Generated Inequalities in Sample Population -- Chapter 4: Self-reported Ailments and Hospitalization: Differentials in Utilization of...