Volume : 4, Issue : 10, October - 2015

DETERMINANTS OF BIO CULTURAL VULNERABILITY AND HEALTH CARE FALLACIES AMONG TWO MAJOR ETHNIC GROUP INHABITANTS OF EASTERN UTTAR PRADESH

Vineet Kumar Verma, A. K. Kapoor

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;India&rsquo;s achievements in the field of rural health care delivery have been less than satisfactory and that burden of diseases among the rural Indian population remains high. The present study is to understand the determinants of bio-cultural vulnerability and their emerging threat among Rajput and Sonar of eastern Uttar Pradesh State. This study is attempts to deal with aspects that have a bearing on the health status and health care system particularly of the two dominate caste group&rsquo;s i.e. Rajput and Sonar. The so called determinants of health are medicinal practices, perception about health and new health care interventions - play a crucial role in the health status of the both caste group. The present study looks into the factors relating to health care services among Sonar and Rajput of eastern U.P, but it is a matter of fact that the better health achievements of the State are not truly reflected in all sections of population.</p>