Health in India vs.

Minnesota

Life Expectancy

United States
o
o

Males (2010): 75.9 years Females (2010): 80.7 years Males (2010): 63.6 years Females (2010): 66.7 years

India
o
o

Millennium Development Goals

On track to complete 10 of 22 Goals Poor job eradicating poverty o Extreme poverty only drop 7.8% in 10 years o 8 of the 29 states in India have more poor people than 26 poorest African countries combined Lagging behind in both infant and maternal mortality rates Primary enrollment raised from 85% to 96.9% in 8 years Significant progress in reducing TB and HIV prevalence rates.

Housing/Sanitation

Times of India: "Majority of indians have per capita space of 10x10 ft room for their living, sleeping, cooking, washing, and toilet needs. Except for major metros, no city provides full-day water supply 400 million Indians do not have access to proper toilet UN study: 1 toilet per 1,440 residents (2006) rent control laws

Overpopulation

Minnesota density: 25.23 population/mile2

Healthcare in India

Urban areas predominantly use Western medicine 80% of health care paid "out of pocket" Rural areas tend to use traditional healing o Western Med seen as a threat to traditional beliefs Traditional medicines have major concerns o Many medicines have highly toxic compounds o Poor quality control of medicines Traditional medicine focuses on body and mind Many of the workers in the healthcare industry

Nutrition

Genetic Factor: Insulin resistant rate of diabetes 3 million deaths per year Lots of ghee (butter), oils, fats

high

Jobs/Corruption

Corruption "fact of life"

o o

Hard to advance social classes bribery

Economic Status highly valued

o

Especially in marriage

Gender Inequity

Women seen as economic burden to families o Sex Selective abortions 7.1% increase in crimes against women (2011) Rape complaints increased 25% (2006-2011) o Severe sexual assaults often result in lesser charges o Blame is on victim o Political parties have nominated 260 candidates with outstanding sexaul assault charges (2006-2011)

Comparison to National Standards

Tend to have higher levels of education

o
o o

67% have bachelor's or higher degree vs 28% nationally 40% have a master, doctorate, or a professional degree (e.g. MD) Double-edged sword (Brain Drain)

Median Household Income (2010): $88,538 vs $50,221

Demographics

Indian Immigration
Indians are 2nd largest ethnic group immigrating into U.S (2004) Number of immigrants from India increased by 20.7 percent 2,602,676 Indians immigrants in United States 29,700 Indians immigrants in Minnesota Number of Indians living in Minnesota doubled from 2000-2010

Not a refugee movement!!

Benefits of Minnesota

Highly developed Tech industry

Greater job opportunities

Religions
o Largest Hindu temple in United States

Asian-Indian community is wellestablished

o Support and promote each other
o SEWA-AIFW and India Association of Minnesota

Recommendations for India

Universal Health Care o Increase spending on Healthcare to 3% of GDP Roughly $56 billion annually 3x present spending Hire more doctors, nurses, health care workers etc o Reduce user fees deter poor from seeking healthcare pay with taxes o Emphasize Preventive Care Catch disease in early stages Less use of more costly treatments o Improve Quality of Medical Care in Rural Areas National Rural Health Mission 636, 000 villages, 700 million people, but only 23,000 health centers Meds on Wheels Wockhardt Foundation, Mobile 1000 Advance Women's' Rights

Recommendations for India cont.

Advance Women's Rights o Provide contraceptives o immunizations (rural area) o Enforcement of laws stricter police harsher punishments

goes back again to issue of corruption

CLASH BETWEEN WESTERN AND EASTERN!

Recommendations for Minnesota

Educate non-indians about their culture o 9/11 o 2006 Vandalization of Hindu Mandir Minnesota - $200,000 damage Multicultural Community Centers o share, embrace their culture o learn about other cultures o Provide active youth groups o Promote healthy living Require Physical Education in k-12 grade Colleges implement required workout classes

Work with Community leaders and groups to

promote diet and exercise

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