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The Role of Education in Promoting Health Literacy: A Theoretical Model for Sustainable Development in India

Dr. Nisha Rani

Volume: 15 Special Issue: 5 2025

Abstract:

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping individual health behavior and community well-being, serving as a foundation for achieving sustainable development. In the Indian context, where disparities in access to quality healthcare and education persist, promoting health literacy through education has become an urgent developmental imperative. This theoretical paper explores the interrelationship between education and health literacy, proposing a conceptual model that links educational attainment, awareness, behavioral change, and sustainable development outcomes. Drawing upon the Human Capital Theory, Social Learning Theory, and Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach, the paper examines how education enhances individuals’ capacity to access, understand, and utilize health information for improved decision-making. It also investigates how an educated population contributes to preventive healthcare practices, reduced disease burden, and inclusive growth.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrssh.v15i05.020

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