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1 High Infant Mortality Rate
In India, infant mortality rate and Under 5 mortality Rate is very high compared to other developing nations
It means there is lack of proper nutrition and healthcare facilities to children in India
2 Low Govt Health Spending
Govt health spending as a percentage of GDP is very less at 3.7%
Developed countries like USA spend much higher percentage (17%)
Hence, there is less spending on health infrastructure by Govt which affects health of poor who are dependent on Govt hospitals
3 High Global Burden of Disease
GBD is an indicator which meaures number of people dying prematurely due to a particular disease or number of years they spend in state of disability in case of disease
India bears 20% of Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
It means large number of death and disabilities of disases of world is found in India
Lack of Resources in Primary Health Centers
Only 38% of PHC have required number of doctors
Only 30% of PHC have required number of medicines
Due to this, very less percentage of Population depend on PHC for their treatment (Only 20%)
NCERT Questions
Question 15
What are the main characteristics of health of the people of our country?
View AnswerSome major characteristics of health of the people of our country:
1 High Infant Mortality Rate
In India, infant mortality rate and Under 5 mortality Rate is very high compared to other developing nations
It means there is lack of proper nutrition and healthcare facilties to children in India
2 Low Govt Health Spending
Govt health spending as a percentage of GDP is very less at 3.7%
Developed countries like USA spend much higher percentage (17%)
Hence, there is less spending on health infrastructure by Govt which affects health of poor who are dependent on Govt hospitals
3 High Global Burden of Disease
GBD is an indicator which measures number of people dying prematurely due to a particular disease or number of years they spend in state of disability in case of disease
India bears 20% of Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
It means large number of death and disabilities of diseases of world is found in India
Question 16
What is a ‘global burden of disease’?
View AnswerGBD is an indicator which measures number of people dying prematurely due to a particular disease or number of years they spend in state of disability in case of disease
India bears 20% of Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
It means large number of death and disabilities of diseases of world is found in India
