Health indicators and environment – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D are correct because environmental conditions shape key health indicators, risks are unequally distributed and monitoring helps target preventive actions. Statement C is incorrect since environmental health is closely intertwined with socio-economic status, access to services and living conditions. The correct combination therefore includes A, B and D only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits D, which stresses the importance of monitoring health indicators for preventive interventions. Without D, the operational aspect of using indicators is missing.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since it accepts C as correct along with A and B. Treating environmental health indicators as independent of socio-economic conditions contradicts evidence from public health studies.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it includes A and D but leaves out B, which highlights the disproportionate burden on low-income communities. The pattern of environmental health inequities is thus not fully represented.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it brings together all three true statements and excludes the false one. It reflects an integrated understanding of environment, equity and health monitoring.