Health Economics
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Health economics. 3. Different dimensions. 4. Pros and cons of health. 5. Care in India. 6. Health sector investment in India: present scenario. 7. The present health scenario in India. 8. Development of health care service in Tamilnadu. 9. Rural and urban health economics in India. 10. Health planning and redevelopment in India. 11. Oral health planning and health efficiency enhancement in India. 12. Health impacts of household energy use in Thoothukudi District. 13. Public health practices and management. 14. Knowledge, attitude and practice on hand washing technique among students in a city based college. 15. Environmental implications of coastal aquaculture in Thoothukudi District in Tamil Nadu. 16. The public health care system in India an overview. 17. Primary health care approaches, requirements and evaluation. 18. Health status of Madurai District—a study with reference to Chekkanaruani Block. 19. Economic burden of cardiovascular disease. 20. A study on availability, accessibility and affordability of health care services and facilities in Tirunelveli Taluk. 21. A study on socio economic and health dimensions of senior citizens in Tirunelveli City.
Health is an invaluable part of a human beings life. Without it, people can become uninspired, de-motivated and unable to thrive for success. Health is an essential component of the well-being of mankind and it is a pre-requisites for human development. The health status of human population is very poor and the worst is that of primitive group’s because of the isolation, remoteness and being largely unaffected by the development process going on in India. The people do not have sufficient and proper food to eat, clothes to cover their bodies, house to live in money to seek medical help and live satisfactorily. There is exploitation by traders, money lenders, contractors, etc. There are problems due to new land revenue systems. Therefore this book focuses on the health status of people in India. This book divided into three parts focusing on the health economics in India.
