Ill Health Among Tribal Communities in India

The book explores health inequities among tribal populations in India, revealing varied experiences and within-group differentials. It challenges the use of common health indicators and highlights the inadequacy of describing the multiple dimensions of lack of well-being experienced by these communities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors

This book presents the results of three studies conducted across four sites in India: Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Kerala. Its objective is to comprehend and elucidate the diverse nature of health inequities among tribal populations in India, as well as the processes and historical contexts that contribute to their creation, configuration, and perpetuation. The book reveals that the commonly held belief that tribal communities experience poor health is a superficial portrayal of the reality, as there are diverse experiences within and between different tribal communities. Furthermore, it highlights the inadequacy of commonly used health indicators such as morbidity and mortality in capturing the multiple dimensions of lack of well-being experienced by tribal communities. The book contributes to the existing literature on health inequities by providing a comprehensive understanding of the issue and offering insights into potential solutions.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 149 x 226 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789394262171