Table 6 Apolitical discourse on social determinants of health

Quote.1: “The field workers should visit the priority areas in each of their day blocks. They should enquire about any emerging public health issues in the locality or institutions. The priority areas are listed below: -

 1. Areas under the surveillance of WHSNC for control of epidemics

 2. Areas with high mosquito density

 3. Colonies, slums, areas inhabited by SC/ST/migrant workers

 4. BUDS schools/anganwadis/schools

 5. Correction homes/juvenile homes/children’s homes/orphanages/old age homes

 6. Areas where public antagonist activities take place

 7. Sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, public toilets

 8. Ward sevakendram if any, present in the area” (FHC Document, page 131)

Quote.2:"Transformation in infrastructure, human resources, timings and provision of services along with interventions in social determinants of health would definitely help the state to achieve its sustainable development goals which will ultimately improve the overall health outcome and thus cut down the out-of-pocket expenditure for health” (FHC document, Health Minister’s message)

Quote.3:"Different service packages will have to be planned locally for the marginalised and vulnerable population – the differently abled, orphans, the destitute, transgenders, widows, tribal/coastal/urban slum dwellers – in each area” (FHC document, page 128)