| Abstract: | Health is not just about illness and treatment but is a state of wellbeing free from physical, mental, social, economic, cultural and environmental stress. Health of women is integrally linked to women’s access to available resources, productive and reproductive roles in our society, her status, repute and social positioning. The stresses and strains of modern life, increasing insecurity and violence have led to the weakening of their position. There is an urgent need to have a broader understanding of health visa-vis women, that would help to address this issue more holistically and thus to provide preventive, promotional and creative care from a gender sensitive point of view. This paper will try to delve into the realisms of women and health and the consequent demands to recognise women’s right to inclusive health and healthcare as a fundamental right, as is it important to understand the status of women’s health and some of the underlying factors that determine it. |
