Major Health Problems In India
India is an incredibly diverse and culturally rich country. Despite gigantic and beautiful monuments, delicious food, a booming business sector, and Bollywood, it still has some major health issues that many other countries have minimized far more successfully. These health issues affect absolutely everyone, from the poorest people to the richest ones and from those who live there to tourists who only come for a short stay. Let's find out what some of these major health problems are, what their causes may be, and what impact they have on the country.
The unprecedented demographic changes underway are likely to contribute to a substantially increased labor force. However, it will benefit the country only if the population is healthy. The country at present suffers from the triple burden of disease — the unfinished agenda of infectious diseases; the challenge of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), linked with lifestyle changes; and emergence of new pathogens causing epidemics and pandemics. In addition, the health infrastructure is already over-stretched and needs to be strengthened to enable it confront these challenges in the twenty-first century.
Respiratory problems
One of the general class of problems in India is that of various lung diseases and disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. These problems stem from several causes. If you've ever been to any major Indian city, you have undoubtedly noticed the thick smog that plagues many of these cities for a large chunk of the year (if not the entire year). This form of air pollution can be so severe at times that it is actually toxic to a person's respiratory system. This can exacerbate asthma and cause bronchitis.
The prevalence of air pollution in the country cannot be overstated, and it's considered to be a serious threat to the country's well-being. One major underlying reason for this much pollution is a lack of legislation and/or enforcement of programs and policies that would curtail emissions from factories, vehicles, and even the burning of crop fields.
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