Environmental and Socio-Economic Determinants of Public Health in Pilibhit District
Keywords:
Public Health, Environmental Determinants, Socio-Economic Factors, Rural Health, Medical GeographyAbstract
Public health dynamics in rural India are profoundly conditioned by environmental exposures and socio-economic disparities. This study investigates these determinants in Pilibhit District for the year 2018 using a qualitative-cum-descriptive analytical framework. A total sample of 200 households was purposively selected to capture diverse socio-economic strata. The findings reveal a complex interdependence between inadequate sanitation, unsafe drinking water, low income levels, and limited healthcare accessibility, which collectively exacerbate disease prevalence. The study underscores the necessity of integrative policy frameworks to mitigate health inequities.
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