Question Q7GS2GS2
In India, expenditure on preventive & promotive healthcare is 5-7% of the total expenditure. Thus, it remains neglected & underserved.
Main Body
Community based interventions:
These are people oriented initiatives requiring pro-active approach.
(by) ASHA workers' visit, Ayushman Bhagat Health & Wellness centers, (A BHWCs), vaccine programmes, public health surveillance etc.
How these can improve access to preventive & promotive healthcare:
1Mass based targeting - Direct reach to beneficiaries (by) cervical cancer vaccine for adolescent girls
2Geography based interventions:
(by) Villages covered by ASHA-workers, ANMs - Preventive healthcare for pregnant women, infants.
3These provide local solutions (by) Rajasthan: males being involved in natal care has improved womens health - (by) in Anaemia
4These can nudge people to better lifestyle (by) Kerala - morning exercises for community (age group 40-60) in schools
5AB-HWCs promote yoga & counselling services - promotive care
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Conclusion
Thus, community based interventions can further benefit in long-term: pandemic preparedness through public health surveillance.
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Topper
Ishita Sharma
AIR 2682025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Health
Healthcare expenditure and preventive vs promotive care
Writing Stats
138
Total words
4
Paragraphs
expository
Tone