Case study of Kerala and Bangladesh.

The children in Kerala live as long as those in Europe, people in Kerala have managed to conquer hunger and are mostly no longer malnourished; however there are still some who suffer from severe dehydration following diarrhoea. There is a 400% better chance of survival better than those in Bangladesh. The food is shared more equally in Kerala due to food reforms in food distribution. The price of food was kept low, to do this they …

…aid. In Kerala, the people have their own land and those without homes are given grants by the government, this is different from a loan because it does not have to be paid back. Again this land helps people feel secure and controls the population Pressure groups in Kerala have made this difference. Political action means things can change in Kerala in Bangladesh, the political power and pressure comes from those who are relatively affluent.