Tribal women
The dual burden of malnutrition among the Bodo women of North- Guwahati, Assam
By: ALINA AHMED – This study evaluates the nutritional status of Bodo women in North Guwahati, Kamrup (Rural) district, Assam, and compares it with the nutritional status of other tribal women across India to determine which group has a higher prevalence of malnutrition. The assessment is based on Body Mass Index (BMI). The findings reveal…
The Food Habits, Dietary Patterns, and Reproductive Health Status of The Agariya Women of Patrapali Panchayat of Korba District, Chhattisgarh
By: PRATIBHA TRIPATHI, ASHOK KUMAR PRADHAN – Women’s health is the foundation of society’s health. Preserving and improving women’s health is not only a basic human right, but it is also essential for the health of all nations. Reproductive health has become one of the major issues today because of the fact that population control…
Socio-Economic Status of the Bettakuruba Tribal Women: a Case Study from the Chamarajanagara District, Karnataka
By: B.R. MANJUNATHA, M.R. GANGADHAR – The objectives of this paper is to find out the socio-economic status of the Bettakuruba tribal women and to suggest ways and means for their overall development. The Bettakuruba community has a rich and cultural heritage, and strong traditions, but lacks socio-economic empowerment. They are not able to create…