(Milcah Anila, Intern Journalist) Vijayawada: This is good news for Indians who are fed up with the news of the corona epidemic. The life expectancy of the natives has greatly increased. The life expectancy of Indians has increased from 59.6 years in 1990 to 70.8 years by 2019.
Leading international journal The Lancet has published a survey on this effect. Over the past 30 years, the life expectancy of Indians has increased by 10 years. Medical experts say this is no small matter. At the same time, life expectancy has increased… Many people say that they are suffering from many problems.
A worldwide Lancet study on the causes of individual deaths and the severity of diseases. A team of experts from 200 countries conducted the study as part of the survey. 286 causes of death, 369 diseases, various types of injuries were analyzed and studied.
India’s average life expectancy has increased by 10 years in the last three decades. There are sharp differences between the states. For example, the average life expectancy in Kerala is 77.3 years, while in Uttar Pradesh it is 66.9 years. However… Medical experts say that there is no reason to be happy that life expectancy has increased.
Many people in our country are suffering from chronic health problems and various ailments. Are of the opinion that a healthy life span cannot be lived. “Life expectancy of Indians has increased.
But, a ‘healthy life’ has to grow. Most people in the country have been ill for many years, They are disabled, ”said Dr. Srinivas Goli. Srinivas of the Indian Institute of Public Health in Gandhinagar is fortunate to be involved in this research. Heart diseases are the fifth most common disease in the country. This is a matter of concern. In addition, the study found that there was a huge increase in cancers.
Lancet Survey Highlights:
* The team of experts involved in the research is of the opinion that India has made significant changes in the health sector in these 30 years. The maternal mortality rate has also dropped significantly, the report said.
* In states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, children and postpartum women are still suffering from severe health problems due to malnutrition.
* Over the past 30 years obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, The latest report states that deaths during corona are currently higher due to being affected by pollution factors.
* Although the prevalence of infections has decreased in almost every country, including India, the study found that chronic diseases are on the rise. He noted that many countries are able to reduce the severity of infections due to improved medical facilities and programs such as immunization.
* While heart diseases are in fifth place in the country .. now they are in the first place. Cancer cases have also increased massively. Right now they are in the first place. Cancer cases have also increased massively. Right now they are in the first place. Cancer cases have also increased massively.
Focus on these
According to international experts involved in the research, there is a worldwide crisis of chronic diseases, including the failure of public health systems. He explained that although it is possible to prevent dangerous conditions, especially high blood pressure, tobacco use, and air pollution, no action can be taken against them. Governments still need to focus on these, and people should make health principles a part of their lives.