Authors :
Vini Sivanandan; Vivekananda
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 8 - August
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3IIfn9N
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7073553
Abstract :
There are two significant sources of inequality
among individuals: one is circumstances, which is beyond
the control of an individual, and the other one is an effort
to an extent within the control of an individual. Roemer
(1998) emphasized equal opportunity wherein it describes
that differences in circumstances are not a morally
acceptable source of inequality. The paper attempts to
explore the multidimensional aspects of health. Further,
this study intends to contribute to the quantitative
analysis of inequality by using dissimilarity indices
related to multinomial distributions by measuring and
comparing the extent of equality. Prominently older age
groups from 45-50 were highly represented in health
issues, and hypertension/heart disease, whereas in health
issues, injuries were predominantly represented by the
age group 55-60 years of age. Health issues were most
prominently observed in rural areas compared to urban
areas. The highest difference by population
representation between rural and urban areas was
observed in health issues, injuries and infection.
Keywords :
Causes; Dissimilarity; Health; Inequality; Multidimensional.
There are two significant sources of inequality
among individuals: one is circumstances, which is beyond
the control of an individual, and the other one is an effort
to an extent within the control of an individual. Roemer
(1998) emphasized equal opportunity wherein it describes
that differences in circumstances are not a morally
acceptable source of inequality. The paper attempts to
explore the multidimensional aspects of health. Further,
this study intends to contribute to the quantitative
analysis of inequality by using dissimilarity indices
related to multinomial distributions by measuring and
comparing the extent of equality. Prominently older age
groups from 45-50 were highly represented in health
issues, and hypertension/heart disease, whereas in health
issues, injuries were predominantly represented by the
age group 55-60 years of age. Health issues were most
prominently observed in rural areas compared to urban
areas. The highest difference by population
representation between rural and urban areas was
observed in health issues, injuries and infection.
Keywords :
Causes; Dissimilarity; Health; Inequality; Multidimensional.
