A study of maternal and child health issues among migratory construction workers

Abstract

According to recent census 2011, the total population of India is 1.21 billion. In 2001, 309 million persons were migrants based on place of last residence, which constitute about 30% of the population. The female and children are considered associated migrant in India. They are more vulnerable to health and social issues. The present study was conducted to assess the various aspects of Maternl and child healrh (MCH) issues among migratory families.

Keywords

• construction site worker
• migrant
• MCH indicators
• maternal deaths
• contraceptive usage