discuss some major concerns related to health situation in india
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These major health problems include lung diseases and disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, heart disease, and diabetes. ... Improper hygiene and sanitation cause gastrointestinal disorders. Poor lifestyle choices or an inadequate access to adequate nutrition can lead to heart disease or diabetes.
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The life expectancy at birth has increased from 49.7 years in 1970-1975 to 67.9 years in 2010-2014. For the same period, the life expectancy for females is 69.6 years and 66.4 years for males.[1] In 2018, the life expectancy at birth is said to be 69.1 years.[4]
The infant mortality rate has declined from 74 per 1,000 live births in 1994 to 37 per 1,000 live births in 2015. However, the differentials of rural (41) and urban (25) as of 2015 are still high.[1] In 2016, the infant mortality rate was estimated to be 34.6 per 1,000 live births.[4]
The under five mortality rate for the country was 113 per 1,000 live births in 1994 whereas in 2018 it reduced to 41.1 per 1,000 live births.[4]
The maternal mortality ratio has declined from 212 per 100 000 live births in 2007-2009 to 167 per 100 000 live births in 2011-2013. However, the differentials for state Kerala (61) and Assam (300) as of 2011-2013 are still high.[1] In 2013, the maternal mortality ratio was estimated to be 190 per 100 000 live births.[4]
The total fertility rate for the country was 2.3 in rural areas whereas it has been 1.8 in urban areas during 2015.[1]
The most common cause of disability adjusted life years lost for Indian citizens as of 2016 for all ages and sexes was ischemic heart disease (accounting for 8.66% of total DALYs ), 2nd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (accounting for 4.81% of total DALYs), 3rd diarrhea (accounting for 4.64% of total DALYs) and 4th lower respiratory infections (accounting for 4.35% of total DALYs).[5]
As per the figures about the child mortality rate which is quite a big hurdle for the government, the 2nd most common cause of DALYs lost for children under 5 years of age was diseases like diarrhea, lower respiratory tract infections and other communicable diseases (accounting for 22,598.71 DALYs per 100 000 population) as of 2016 which can be preventable.[5]