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Chemical Odour Incidents in SIPCOT Industrial Area, Cuddalore
(2004) G.K Amrithslingam et.al
The Study explores and provides conclusive cases of a range of illnesses related to industrial pollution and chemical odour incidents among the residents living in and around the SIPCOT industrial area based on their subjective experiences. The study recorded 36 different type of chemical odour and 30 health symptoms associated with them. The study found that Children in villages were more prone to frequent illnesses.
Cholera and Nothing More
(2010) Delan Devakumar
This case study reflects various ethical and moral dilemmas confronted by a practitioner in the midst of a contagious epidemic of cholera whether to adopt a consequential approach or deontological approach in such a scenerio. The case study illustrates dilemmas of interest of population and individual conflict. Issues of epidemic versus routine service delivery. Resource constraints and international funding context.
Women in the Lead- Monitoring Health Services in Bangladesh
(2103) Samina Afrin; Sarita Barpanda; Abhijit Das
A Series of case-studies that shows community organized efforts to negotiate better health care services from the State and women's fight for their reproductive rights and address gender based violence. Besides, it highlights the efforts of WHRAP initiative of Naripokkho to strengthen health systems accountability through its three pronged strategy viz. community monitoring of health clinics, training functionaries of its partnership organization and working in collaboration with member of parliament, local elected representative and members of hospital management to create a participatory review and planning mechanism.
Voluntary or Regulated? The Trans Fat Campaign in New York City
(2012) Lisa Armstrong
This case study explores the details of how decisions are made on a specific policy intervention. Who all are the actors and stakeholders involved in the process. It shows the interaction of science, ethics, politics and ethical issues in policy making. It also highlights preventive, promotive and curative aspects of chronic illnesses.
Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA): Instituting an Ideal
(2023) Shantanu Menon; Kushagra Merchant; Devika Menon; Aruna Pandey
This Case Study traces the journey of YUVA co-founded by a young graduate Minar Pimple along with a group lecturers and peers to evolve an indigenous model of social work practice. Its work with socio-politically marginalized youth driven by the principles of social justice, feminism and rights and responsibilities allows the readers to learn and explore the idea, relevance and practices of a feminist organization.