What are the major concerns related to health in India
Discuss the current health scenario in India and highlight the major concerns related to it.
- High burden of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and diarrhoea, which continue to pose a major threat to public health.
- Non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer have also emerged as significant causes of morbidity and mortality in the country.
- Poor infrastructure and inadequate healthcare systems in rural and remote areas contribute to limited access to healthcare for many people.
- Low public spending on health, which has resulted in inadequate funding for healthcare infrastructure and human resources.
- Unequal distribution of healthcare services, with a concentration of resources in urban areas, leading to disparities in healthcare access across the population.
- Malnutrition and undernutrition continue to be major issues, particularly among women and children.
- Environmental degradation and pollution have contributed to a rise in respiratory and other diseases across the country.
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