While the contribution of education to health has gained recognition, the reciprocal. relationship between health and education and its outcomes have not been adequately. studied. This work broadens the perspective on school health in India by locating. it within the epidemiological and socio-economic context of children in the school-going. age group. The collection explores the social context and programmes for school. health in the country, including the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme, School Health. Services and School Health Education. Studies have shown that socio-economic factors play a very.