The caste system is social stratification system that has been used over the last 3 millennia.
This review aims to investigate caste-based inequity in health care utilization in South Asia …

Introduction Improved hygiene and sanitation practices in educational settings are effective
for the prevention of infections, controlling the transmission of pathogens, and promoting …

Background Depressive symptoms (DS) are a well-recognized public health problem across
the world. There is limited evidence with regard to DS and its associates, such as socio …

Waste and sanitation workers provide essential services to society. In most low-and middle-
income countries, they are often mistreated and lack access to necessary personal …

In Bangladesh, cities produce huge volumes of solid waste, sewage, and greywater with
limited resources to manage it. Waste and sanitation workers, key players in managing …

Introduction The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rapidly increasing in
Bangladesh. Currently, it contributes to 67% of annual deaths, and accounts for …

The expansion and development of urban areas require a strategic priority of social
sustainability to protect their inhabitants' quality of life and well-being. However, social …

In India, caste-based differentiation is directly related to the socio-economic and socio-
cultural status of an individual. In the past studies have shown that people's health outcomes …

To explore themes regarding work-related barriers to access to health care, we conducted
32 interviews, 16 with third gender people and 16 with cisgender women, all of whom were …

Background Globally, adolescent health remains a public health priority given that
adolescents often face unique vulnerabilities to health issues like mental disorders …