V. Answer the following questions.
1. Describe the Kerala experience in providing healthcare.
2. What is medical tourism?
3. Should India follow Costa Rican approach?
4. Describe healthcare conditions in India.
please give answer in very short
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Answer:
1) The State has a better health standard with low birth and death rate, rapidly declining growth rate, high level of acceptance of family planning methods and increased life expectancy. Government of Kerala's patient- friendly hospital mission AARDRAM provides quality services at all health levels.
2) Medical tourism refers to people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who traveled from less-developed countries to major medical centers in highly developed countries for treatment unavailable at home.
3) The Costa Rican government believes that a country has to be healthy for its development and pays sincere attention to the health of its people. The Costa Rican government provides all the basic services and amenities to all the people of the country.
4) The health care system in India is universal. ... To help pay for healthcare costs, insurance is available, often provided by employers, but most Indians lack health insurance, and out-of-pocket costs make up a large portion of the spending on medical treatment in India.
Answer:
1. The State has a better health standard with low birth and death rate, rapidly declining growth rate, high level of acceptance of family planning methods and increased life expectancy. Government of Kerala's patient- friendly hospital mission AARDRAM provides quality services at all health levels.
2. Medical tourism refers to people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who traveled from less-developed countries to major medical centers in highly developed countries for treatment unavailable at home.
3. Costa Rica is a country in North America. It is considered to be one of the healthiest countries in the continent. The Coastal Rican govt gave much importance to the health of its citizens. It took an important decision and decided not to have an army. In this way, it saved money and began to spend this money on health, education and other basic needs of the people. The Costa Rican government believes that a country has to be healthy for its development and pays sincere attention to the health of its people. The Costa Rican government provides clean drinking water, sanitation, nutrition and housing. Health education has been made an important part of education and at all the levels students are provided knowledge about health.
The Costa Rican approach towards health is praiseworthy and inspiring.
4.India has a vast health care system, but there remain many differences in quality between rural and urban areas as well as between public and private health care. Despite this, India is a popular destination for medical tourists, given the relatively low costs and high quality of its private hospitals.