The Cause and Effect Relationship Between Poverty and Health in India

The Cause and Effect Relationship Between Poverty and Health in India

Dr. P. RAJAMMAL

, Assistant Professor, Department of History, VHNSN College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar - 626 001, Tamil Nadu, India.

ABSTRACT

We are all aware that national growth in any field depends on good health. Thus, health is regarded as an essential human right.  The terrible diseases are mostly under the control of science and technology.  India has a very poor general health standard because to a poor diet, poor medical services, and an unsanitary environment.  The country's major health issues, including infant mortality, terminal diseases, and frequent illness, have an impact on the social and economic standing of the populace by lowering their ability to afford basic necessities like food, shelter, and education and thereby sustaining a cycle of poverty.  Numerous health disorders have been related to a higher prevalence of poverty. A vicious cycle is created in the nation as poverty is one of the main causes of non-communicable diseases, which in turn make poverty worse. Therefore, pervasive poverty is the primary cause of the nation's population's poor health.

Key Words: Health, Poverty, Calorie Intake, Human Development, Nutrition.