An analysis of health problems faced by street children at Lahore

Present research aims to be identifying the health problems faced by the street children. The study is conducted in the city of Lahore which first time highlighted the cruel incident of serial killing of street children in the history of Pakistan. The field based, exploratory type of study uses both qualitative and quantitative methods of research and strengthened from data collected. Observation and a structured interview schedule were used as tools for data collection from the field. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for the purpose of interpretation of the results. The results of the research show that the majority of street children belong to large size rural families and had joint family system. The research also presents that majority of street children were facing the health problems among stomach & fever were the most cited health problems. The research also depicts that the majority of street children use self medication for their health problems. The research reveals the dire need of initiating such programs with the cooperation and coordination of public and private organizations which directly address the health problems of the street children.