3. Write a short note on positive and negative information about healthcare services in
India.
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Answer:
Some positive aspects of healthcare in India are:
(c) India gets a large number of medical tourists from several countries. They come for treatment in some of the world famous hospitals in India. (d) India is the fourth largest producers of medicines in the world and also a large exporter of medicines.
The negative aspects of healthcare in India are: (a) Rural people face the crisis of doctors, because most doctors settle in urban areas. They have to travel long distances to reach a doctor. (b) About live lakh people die from tuberculosis every year.
Answer:
Some positive aspects of healthcare in India are.
(a) India has a good number of doctors, clinics and hospitals. It is among the largest producers of doctors.
(b) Healthcare facilities have grown substantially over the years. The number of hospitals grew from 11,174 in 1991 to 18,218 in 2000.
(c) India gets a large number of medical tourists from several countries. They come for treatment in some of the world-famous hospitals in India.
(d) India is the fourth-largest producer of medicines in the world and also a large exporter of medicines.
The negative aspects of healthcare in India are:
(a) Rural people face the crisis of doctors because most doctors settle in t. They have to travel long distances to reach a doctor.
(b) About five lakh people die from tuberculosis every year. Almost two million cases of malaria are reported every year.
(c) Clean drinking water is not available to all. As a result, poor people easily become prey to various waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis, etc.
(d) Half of all children in India do not get adequate food to eat and are undernourished.