Measurement, Patterns and Determinants of Poverty

Himanshu, .; Sen, Kunal

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“…For example, political disagreement about the effects of economic reforms on poverty since 1991 and changes to the food diary recall period methodology in the 55th round (1999–2000) of the National Sample Survey (NSS) resulted in considerable academic and public controversy, which has been called the ‘great Indian poverty debate’ by Deaton and Kozel (2005a, 2005b). There remains little consensus in India about either the poverty prevalence rate or about poverty trends during the 1990s (Himanshu & Sen, 2014; Panagariya & Mukim, 2013).…”

Section: Poverty Measurement In Indiamentioning

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The Extent, Nature and Distribution of Child Poverty in India

Gordon

Nandy

2016

Indian Journal of Human Development

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Despite a long history, research on poverty has only relatively recently examined the issue of child poverty as a distinct topic of concern. This article examines how child poverty and well-being are now conceptualized, defined and measured, and presents a portrait of child poverty in India by social and cultural groups, and by geographic area. In December 2006, the UN General Assembly adopted a definition of child poverty which noted that children living in poverty were deprived of (among other things) nutrition, water and sanitation facilities, access to basic health care services, shelter and education. The definition noted that while poverty hurts every human being ‘it is most threatening and harmful to children, leaving them unable to enjoy their rights, to reach their full potential and to participate as full members of the society’. Researchers have developed age-specific and gender-sensitive indicators of deprivation which conform to the UN definition of child poverty and which can be used to examine the extent and nature of child poverty in low and middle-income countries. These new methods have ‘transformed the way UNICEF and many of its partners both understood and measured the poverty suffered by children’ (UNICEF, 2009). This article uses these methods and presents results of child poverty in India based on nationally representative household survey data for India.

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Section: Poverty Measurement In Indiamentioning

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The Extent, Nature and Distribution of Child Poverty in India

Gordon

Nandy

2016

Indian Journal of Human Development

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“… 30–32 Studies have shown that among older adults, the prevalence of dyads (presence of two chronic conditions) is greater compared with triads (presence of three chronic conditions) (31.8% vs 15.5%). 30 33 …”

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“…In India, research on multimorbidity is still at an early stage 1 12 22 28 29. A 2017 study by Himanshu reported 23% prevalence of multimorbidity in India, with a number of states showing high prevalence (42% in Kerala followed by Punjab (36%), Maharashtra (24%) and West Bengal (23%)) 30…”

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Sex differences in non-communicable disease multimorbidity among adults aged 45 years or older in India

2023

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ObjectiveOlder male and female adults differ in key characteristics such as disease-specific life expectancy, health behaviours and clinical presentations and non-communicable disease multimorbidity (NCD-MM). Therefore, examining the sex differences in NCD-MM among older adults is vital, as this issue is understudied in low-income and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts such as India, and has been growing in the past few decades.DesignLarge scale nationally representative cross-sectional study.Settings and participantsLongitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI 2017–2018) had data on 27 343 men and 31 730 women aged 45+, drawn from a sample of 59 073 individuals across India.Primary and secondary outcomes measuresWe operationalised NCD-MM based on prevalence of the presence of two or more long-term chronic NCD morbidities. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis along with multivariate statistics were used.ResultsWomen aged 75+ had a higher prevalence of multimorbidity as compared with men (52.1% vs 45.17%). NCD-MM was more common among widows (48.5%) than widowers (44.8%). The female-to-male ratios of ORs (RORs) for NCD-MM associated with overweight/obesity and prior history of chewing tobacco were 1.10 (95% CI: 1.01 to 1.20) and 1.42 (95% CI: 1.12 to 1.80), respectively. The female-to-male RORs show that the odds of NCD-MM were greater in formerly working women (1.24 (95% CI: 1.06 to 1.44)) relative to formerly working men. The effect of increasing NCD-MM on limitations in activities of daily living and instrumental ADL was greater in men than women but reversed for the hospitalisation.ConclusionsWe found significant sex differences in NCD-MM prevalence among older Indian adults, with various associated risk factors. The patterns underlying these differences warrant greater study, given existing evidence on differential longevity, health burdens and health-seeking patterns all of which operate in a larger structural context of patriarchy. Health systems in turn must respond to NCD-MM mindful of these patterns and aim to redress some of the larger inequities they reflect.

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“…"Multimorbidity", defined as the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual, 1 significantly affects the elderly and incurs a heavy burden on health care. 2 According to the WHO's Study on Global Aging and Adult Health (SAGE) in India, 60.7% of those aged 70 and more, and 12.3% of those aged 18 to 49, reported having multiple chronic conditions. 3 The rapid growth in noncommunicable diseases and the persistence of infectious diseases are combining to make multimorbidity a major public health challenge in the BRICS nations.…”

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Multimorbidity in a 35-Year-Old Female Patient Treated with Homeopathy: A Case Report

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Background Multimorbidity, a prevailing trend in the primary care population of all ages, is a challenge for health care systems that are largely configured for single disease management. Homeopathy has shown competence in the management of chronic diseases, whether they occur as a single ailment or as a multimorbidity. Case History A 35-year-old female patient presenting with hemorrhoids, low back pain, hypothyroidism, fibroadenosis breasts (bilateral), and fibroid uterus was given homeopathic treatment for 33 months at Nandigama AYUSH Lifestyle Disorders Clinic, Andhra Pradesh. She was prescribed the homeopathic medicines Lachesis mutus and Thyroidinum at different time intervals based on the totality of symptoms. Results Following treatment, a reduction in the size of the uterine fibroid and complete regression of breast lumps in ultrasonography were noted. The modified Naranjo criteria total score was 10 out of 13. Further, significant improvement in symptoms and laboratory parameters, such as triiodothyronine (T3), tetra-iodothyronine (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), indicated that a well-chosen homeopathic medicine may be beneficial in managing multimorbidity. Conclusion This case study reveals a positive role of homeopathic treatment in multimorbidity. More case studies and well-designed controlled should be used to further investigate homeopathic intervention in multimorbidity.

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Measurement, Patterns and Determinants of Poverty

Cited by 6 publications

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The Extent, Nature and Distribution of Child Poverty in India

The Extent, Nature and Distribution of Child Poverty in India

Sex differences in non-communicable disease multimorbidity among adults aged 45 years or older in India

Multimorbidity in a 35-Year-Old Female Patient Treated with Homeopathy: A Case Report

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