According to NFHS – 35 % of children are malnourished and 39% of children are stunted in India.

#Health

Phrase of the day.

From Swatch Bharat To Sundar Bharat Via Swast Bharat

#ethics
#essay
#tourism
#health

#Health #GS3#Swashtha bharat

The most remarkable feature of this train is that 60% of its population are cancer patients of all ages who come from all across Punjab. This 12-coach train has gained its name from a sudden increase in cancer cases in Punjab that many blame on pesticide use, growing pollution.
#Environment pollution #Health hazard

✓India has 2nd largest tobacco users (268Mn) in world. Of this at least 1.2 Mn die every year from tobacco related diseases.

#Gs2
#Health
#Data

Janaushadhi Pariyojana
#Health Data
#GS2

#Health Mobile Health services

 The finding is a signal of the health effects that air pollution could have even before birth.

Impact:-
1.DNA damage,
2.cellular ageing,
3.cognitive development,
4.lower birth weight.

Way out- Lower exposure to air pollution is the only way that the foetus can be protected.

#Health #pollution
#GS-3
#Essay

-First ever National Nutrition Survey conducted by MoHFW and UNICEF.

-Obesity and undernutrition coexist in India among school going childrens.

#Gs2
#Health
#Data

According to WHO’s Best Buys formula, every investment of US $0.49/per capita to avoid
NCDs would fetch economic benefits worth US $1.35 by 2020.

By 2030, the report estimates,
every investment of US $1 would fetch benefits worth US $7 per capita.

#health

RAAH

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) has come out with a NIMHANS RAAH app, a mobile application that can be downloaded on Android and iOS platforms.

It provides free information to the public on mental health care professionals and mental healthcare centres

#Health

What are IPV and OPV?
IPV is a wild-type poliovirus strain that is administered in combination of other vaccines.
It includes Diptheria, pertussis, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus, hepatitis B and influenza. IPV is more effective than OPV.
It increases intestinal immunity in children who have been already immunized with OPV.

#Health #Polio

The WHO says that one in four adults is not active.

ICMR says that the deaths due to Non-Communicable Diseases are
increases. This can be reduced only through physical activities.

The National Family Health Survey says that 11% of women and 15% of men are hypertensive

Fitness exercises will help improve hypertensive conditions.

#MainsShot #Health

#Health - Alma Ata Declaration
- Astana Declaration

#S_&_T

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🔴 High Alert for UPSC Mains 2025
#GS2 #Health #GS3 #EconomicDevelopment #mains2025

❓ Expected Mains Question (GS2 – Health):
“India faces a paradox of undernutrition and overnutrition. Discuss the causes and consequences of rising overnutrition in urban India and evaluate policy responses.” (15 marks)

🔍 Why This is HIGHLY Probable (2025 relevance):

📈 Urban Overnutrition Crisis
– Hyderabad IT Sector Study: 84% had fatty liver, 71% obese.
– NFHS-5 & Lancet (2025): Obesity rising sharply with wealth & age; projected 450 million obese by 2050.

🔄 Double Burden of Malnutrition
– Undernutrition in rural India + Overnutrition in urban India = poor Global Hunger Index ranking.
– High prevalence of NCDs in cities (e.g., Chennai: 65% deaths from NCDs).

⚠️ Alarming Stats
– Only 16% hypertensive patients have BP control (9% in age 18–44).
– 94.2% consume inadequate fruits/vegetables, 24.4% report low physical activity.

🧪 Lifestyle Drivers
– Sedentary tech jobs, poor diets, stress, erratic sleep.
– Urban food culture (late-night eateries, ultra-processed foods, cloud kitchens) worsening risk.

@target30upsc

#mains2025