Essays on Health Economics

Description

This book explores the intersection of health economics, wellbeing, and public policy, arguing that equitable growth requires prioritizing education, health, and the environment. Organized into four main sections, the volume examines general health conditions and socioeconomic challenges faced by rural subaltern and tribal communities, highlighting prevalent diseases, the financial burden of healthcare, and the impacts of globalization. It investigates specific health issues, including the economic and physical consequences of alcohol consumption and the relationship between diseases and medical tourism. Furthermore, the text addresses critical women and child issues, analyzing tribal women's health, the severe economic and health impacts of inadequate sanitation, personal hygiene practices among students, body mass index in relation to socioeconomic status, and the harsh realities of child labor. Finally, the book evaluates contemporary environmental challenges—such as air and water pollution, climate change, and carbon emissions—and their direct effects on human health and sustainable development.