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A Study on Causes and Pattern of School Drop Out in A Slum Area of Kolkata, India in 2024

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: School drop outs are very common in children, especially in developing countries, and may occur due to many causes. Social causes and other diseases like infections and other are important causes of drop out in school life across the world. Materials and methods: - We assessed various causes of school drop out by clinic-based study. Results: - We have also recorded here similar findings. Poverty was leading cause of school drop out followed by other social causes and health issues. Conclusion: - The important social as well as medical causes of school drop out should be looked into and efforts should be made to mitigate these contributing factors, in order to foster education of children.

Source: Journal of Learning and Educational Policy

DOI: 10.55529/jlep.46.12.20

Authors: Dr. Amitabha Dan, Dr. Achchhe Lal Pasi, Dr. Sayan Bhattacharyya, Dr. Maitreyee Guha Purkait

Institutions: All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, National Center for Disease Control

Language: English

Topic: Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, No poverty, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403555917

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