Issues of Maternal and Child Health Care Services among Rural and Urban Population in Selected Districts of Assam

Smrita Barua

Abstract: In this paper we study the variation in the issues regarding maternal and child health care services among rural and urban population in some selected districts of Assam. Five districts are selected to study the issues of maternal and child health care. These districts are selected on the basis of region i. e. upper lower, middle and hills regions of Assam. Secondary data are collected for these five districts from various sources of government publication. The data has been analyzed with the help of frequencies, percentages, rates and ratios and are presented in different tables and graphs. Results of the analysis shows that regional difference, along with education has impact on utilization of maternal and child health care services.

Keywords: child and women health, rural, urban, population, districts, assam