Abstract
HEALTH IS DEFINED AS A STATE OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL well-being, not merely the absence of diseases or infirmity in an individual. It is a basic need and access to health care is considered by many to be a fundamental human right. It is also the key to attaining a reasonable quality of life and a crucial factor in the socio-economic development of a nation. The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) and the Human Development Index (HDI) both emphasise health indicators and are widely used as measures of development
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-70 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | South Asia: Journal of South Asia Studies |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |