This paper studies child health in India focusing on differences in anthropometric outcomes between the three main … religions – Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The results indicate that Christian infants have higher height-for-age z-scores as … relatively large Christian presence. We instrument for Christian identity today using data on the location of Protestant and …

This paper provides novel evidence on differences in health outcomes of children in religious and non … endogeneity of religiosity is accounted for. The empirical findings suggest that if both parents are religious, their religiosity … does not affect children's height-for-age, but increases children's body mass index and subjective health. Father …

We present a field experiment to study the effects of non-monetary incentives on healthy food choices of 282 children … be feasible. We introduce a system where food items are graded based on their nutritional value, involving parents or … classmates as change agents by providing them with information regarding the food choices of their children or friends. We find …

We present a field experiment to study the effects of non-monetary incentives on healthy food choices of 282 children … be feasible. We introduce a system where food items are graded based on their nutritional value, involving parents or … classmates as change agents by providing them with information regarding the food choices of their children or friends. We find …

We present a field experiment to study the effects of non-monetary incentives on healthy food choices of 282 children … be feasible. We introduce a system where food items are graded based on their nutritional value, involving parents or … classmates as change agents by providing them with information regarding the food choices of their children or friends. We find …

literature search illustrate the large extend of burden of prematurity on parents. This results in substantial out … developed. Based on the results of a literature search relevant categories and sub-domains for a questionnaire covering multiple …-of-pocket expenditures (OOPE) and emotional distress to the parents besides the medical problems and further financial costs to the health …