• Makardhwaj Kar

Abstract: Health is one of the important indicators of the development of a country worldwide. The role of nutrition is vital for the health improvement of the population. The paper highlights the social dimension of the nutrition status of social groups and their health and illness on one hand and the healthcare system on the other hand in the state of Odisha. The objectives of the paper are to understand the problem of malnutrition, health and illness and the healthcare facilities. The sources of the data are secondary sources, which are derived from the socio-economic analysis in the study. The paper is relevant for future social science research and the science of nutrition. In addition to that, it helps planners in policy designing on the subject of nutrition and strengthening the health care system in the context of Odisha.

Nutrition, health-seeking behaviour, anaemia and illness.

"UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ODISHA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.e255-e260, December-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312434.pdf

"UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ODISHA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no. ppe255-e260, December-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312434.pdf