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Health in India vs. Minnesota
Health in India vs. Minnesota
Minnesota
Life Expectancy
United States
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Males (2010): 75.9 years Females (2010): 80.7 years Males (2010): 63.6 years Females (2010): 66.7 years
India
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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
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
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)
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)
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
Benefits of Minnesota
References
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http://www.culturecareconnection.org/documents/InformationSheet_AsianIndians.pdf
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http://www.indianchild.com/health_care_in_india.htm
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