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July 11, 2026International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services

Death is the Only Option for Us! Unveiling Health and Healthcare Crises Among Slum Dwellers in Guwahati Metropolitan City, India

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NGNitish GogoiADArunima Deka

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Overview

Narrative inquiry reveals healthcare challenges faced by slum dwellers, indicating systemic inequities persist in urban settings.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the healthcare vulnerabilities faced by slum dwellers in Guwahati, India, aiming to understand their challenges and systemic issues.
  • Employed narrative inquiry to collect qualitative data from slum dwellers.
  • Analyzed layers of vulnerabilities related to economic conditions, education, and social background.
  • Identified multiple healthcare vulnerabilities among slum dwellers, largely stemming from their economic and social circumstances.
  • Highlighted systemic and infrastructural inequities within the public healthcare system that exacerbate health issues.

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Gogoi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51df22c18d7f28ca500733https://doi.org/10.1177/27551938261451987
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