This is a survey of health care needs for specific conditions, published on behalf of the Department of Health. This study considers questions such as the population's needs, the services available or unavailable to them, the effectiveness of these services, and other perspectives in disease and service areas. This is the second series of needs assessment reviews.

    Hinduism: the tradition speaks for itself. Social and demographic characteristics of Britain’s Hindu population. The need for cultural sensitivity. Birth and childhood customs. Marriage and family. Death and Bereavement.

    Biography

    Diviash Thakrar, Rasamandala Das, Aziz Sheikh