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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