Purpose – The aim of this study is twofold, first, to estimate the prevalence of multiple disabilities among the older population in India; second, to examine the socioeconomic determinants of multiple disabilities among the older population. Design/methodology/approach – This study used the...

The theme of this book is health outcomes in India, in particular to outcomes relating to its caste and religious groups and, within these groups, to their women and children. The book’s tenor is analytical and based upon a rigorous examination of recent data from both government and...