Health and Medical Sociology

Biography

Anup Dash is a development Sociologist in India. Formerly a Professor of Sociology in Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (India), his academic engagements have a strong focus on bridging research with practice and policy, and has taken him beyond the academic world of the university to the world of practice at the community level, working with NGOs and Community-Based Organizations. He has looked at the issue of Health as an important component of Human Development and Well-being, especially among the tribal communities, Women and Children in poor households in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interest

His research interests also include Cultural determinants and social dimensions of Health, Community Health, Elderly Health Care, Health Policy and Economics of Health. He is currently an Independent Director on the Board of Directors of India’s National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).