Tag: NCDs

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“The growing burden of childhood obesity reflects a deeper transformation in India’s social and cultural landscape.” Analyse the factors driving this transformation. Evaluate its long-term implications for demographic dividend and social development.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society Q2. “The growing burden of childhood obesity reflects a deeper transformation in India’s social and cultural landscape.” Analyse the factors driving this transformation. Evaluate its long-term implications for demographic dividend and social development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Childhood obesity has emerged as …

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Examine the role of bio-fortified crops in addressing micronutrient deficiencies in India. Evaluate their advantages and limitations. Suggest measures for large-scale adoption.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. Examine the role of bio-fortified crops in addressing micronutrient deficiencies in India. Evaluate their advantages and limitations. Suggest measures for large-scale adoption. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Micronutrient deficiencies continue to affect health, productivity and human capital formation …

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“Healthcare systems that prioritise treatment over prevention risk long-term inefficiencies”. Comment.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Q3. “Healthcare systems that prioritise treatment over prevention risk long-term inefficiencies”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The critical governance issue of rising healthcare costs and inefficiencies, especially in the context of increasing lifestyle diseases and medicalisation …

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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Context: The Union Health Ministry launched a nationwide campaign to screen individuals aged 30 and above for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and common cancers like oral, breast, and cervical cancer. About Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): What are NCDs? Chronic medical conditions that are not transmitted from person to person. Often caused by lifestyle factors, genetic predisposition, or …

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