Health Status of Women and Children: A Case Study of Two Slum Pockets of Jorhat Municipal Area

Sangeeta Saikia Kalita, Dr. Minakshi P.Hazarika

Abstract: The unprecedented population growth in urban areas within a short span of time has created manifold complex problem in an urban environment. Slums are among one such problems in urban environment like India. Thereby, it is necessary to know and understand what slums are. This study is based on the study of two slum pockets of Jorhat district of Assam.

Keywords: Health, status, slum, women, children