The pressure on healthcare infrastructure in India is immense, with only 20 healthcare workers per 10,000 people, who are unevenly distributed across regions, said Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder and Director of Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals. Since India gained independence in 1947, the population has grown from 336 million to about 1.5 billion, leading to problems at various levels, such as public healthpoverty, infections and others.
Does overpopulation affect public health in India?
In World Population Daywhich is celebrated on July 11 every year, it is important to recognize that overpopulation in India deeply affects public health, the doctor said.
“This imbalance leads to overcrowded hospitals, inadequate medical services and increased risks of infectious diseases due to poor sanitation and access to water,” Bajaj told IANS.
“In addition, the decrease fertility rate“The problems affecting many states below replacement levels do not alleviate the burden but rather highlight disparities in health care delivery,” he added.
He consequences of overpopulation They extend beyond health care, affecting air and water quality and exacerbating respiratory and waterborne diseases (1✔ ✔Reliable source
Population trends and public health issues
).
According to Bajaj, malnutrition and food shortages are rampant as resources struggle to keep pace with demand.
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How to deal with the health crisis in India
“Our health care systems are stretched to the limit and struggle to provide even basic care and manage chronic diseases effectively, which inevitably leads to higher morbidity and mortality rates,” he said.
The doctor mentioned that facing these challenges requires not only immediate action but also “a sustained commitment to comprehensive public health strategies and sustainable development policies.”
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Bajaj also highlighted that there is a dire need to advocate for equitable access to healthcare and prioritise investments in health infrastructure to ensure a healthier future for all.
Reference:
- Population trends and public health issues – (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2690260/)
Source-IANS
