NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Human Ecology and Sciences Health and Wellness

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Health and Wellness

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this chapter the learner is able to–
• discuss the importance of health and fitness.
• explain the health concerns and challenges of adults.
• describe the concept of wellness.
• describe the steps to promote and maintain good health and wellness in adults.
 
15.1 Health Scenario in India
A cursory glance at the health profile of Indians shows that there is scope for substantial improvement. The 2017 report of the World Health Organisation reveals to us the following data:
Total population: 1,339,18013
Life expectancy at birth: 67 years for males, 70 years for females
Mortality Rate under 5 (per 1000 live births): 39
Mortality Rate between 15 and 60 years (per 1000 population): 210 for males, 136 for females.


Indicators of health status of the Indian population

Ophthalmology: Annual incidence of cataract, the cause of 80 per cent of blindness, is 3.8 million cases.
Cancer: The total number of cancer cases in India was estimated at 924,790 in 2001. This is projected to increase to 1,229,968 by 2011 and to 1,557,800 by 2021.
Cardiovascular diseases: The mortality rate due to cardiac arrest and related causes
was estimated at 2.4 million in 1990. With increasing urbanisation the problem is on the rise.
 
Malaria: Projected to increase from 2.03 million cases in 2001 to 2.62 million cases in 2021.
Hypertension, diabetes and renal diseases: These stress and lifestyle related disorders are on the rise. The diabetic population in India is projected to increase from 40 million of 2001 to 47 million people in 2010. Hypertension is lower in rural areas but on an increase in urban cities.

 

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Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 01 Introduction
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Human Ecology and Sciences Introduction
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 02 Understanding the Self
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Development and Characteristics of the self
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Influences on Identity How do we develop
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science What makes me
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 03 Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Food Nutrition Health and Fitness
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 04 Management of Resources
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Management of Resources
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 05 Fabrics Around Us
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Fabrics around us
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 06 Media and Communication Technology
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Media and communication technology
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part I Chapter 07 Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Work Worker and Workplace
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part II Chapter 08 Nutrition, Health and Well-being
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Nutrition health and well being
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part II Chapter 09 Our Apparel
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Our Apparel
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part II Chapter 10 Financial Management and Planning
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Financial management and planning
Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part II Chapter 11 Care and Maintenance of Fabrics
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Care and maintenance of fabrics
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NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Community and Society
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Effective Communication Skills
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Health and Wellness
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Human Ecology and Sciences Health and Wellness
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Human Ecology and Sciences Survival Growth and Development
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Individual responsibilities and rights
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Learning Education and Extension
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Living and working in a global society
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Nutrition Health and Hygiene
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Perspectives in Communication
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Relationships and Interactions
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science Resource Availability and Management
NCERT Book Class 11 Home Science School Peers and Educators
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