Understanding the Child Health Disparities across Indian States: A Socio-Economic Perspective

Scatter diagrams were used to explore relationships between these indicators. The visual analysis reveals correlations between socio-economic variables and health outcomes, such as the link between per capita income inequality and IMR, or literacy rates and health inequality. Wealthier states, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, exhibit better health outcomes, including lower IMR and improved healthcare access. In contrast, poorer states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh show higher IMRs and limited healthcare infrastructure. Educational indicators, such as literacy and enrollment rates, correlate with better health outcomes, highlighting the importance of education in improving child health. The research highlights the importance of health and explains inter-state health inequality variations, examining whether factors like NER, GER, literacy rate, per capita income, and IMR contribute to the patterns observed across Indian states.