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Indian Healthcare, 2015

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Indian Healthcare, 2015

Healthcare in India has become one of therapidly growing sectors highlighting tremendous advances in terms of technology, revenue  and employment. It comprises of hospitals, clinical trial centers, medical device manufacturers, diagnostic centers, medical tourism, health insurance, etc. The Indian healthcare industry is expanding at a brisk pace. This is because of its improving coverage of essential services and raise in spending capacity both by the public as well as the private sector. According to a recent survey in 2013 by WHO, India’s total expenditure on health per capita was 215 Int $.

History :

The roots of Indian healthcare is around 3500 years old marking the Ayurvedic practice of medicine. Healthcare is not just a sector that gives an economic boost to India, but actually gives identity, knowledge, and ancient practices which cause its development of it on firm grounds considering the main focus, not just on physical health, but also on mental and other aspects of health.

The sad part is, despite of looting it well for over two hundred years, the British left India in 1947 without any appropriate health check-up facilities. Before independence, healthcare in India was all about voluntary work and traditional methods of medications. This was used to cure diseases based on knowledge passed from one generation to the next. But the scenario changed drastically after independence as the government of India emphasized providing basic healthcare facilities. Due to financial restrictions, it was not possible for the government to complete the healthcare needs of all. The historic entry of private sector into this industry led to reduction in the gap between needs of the people and the supply.

Health care facilities and personnel increased substantially between the early 1950s and early 1980s. Then, came new insight into the field of medicine popularly known as telemedicine, the delivery of healthcare information across distances using telecom technology. In 2000, World Health Organization’s Report ranked India’s healthcare system at 112 out of 190 countries.

Advancements :

Now in 2015, the Indian healthcare market is worth 100 billion USD and is further going to expand up to 280 billion by 2020. With a magnificent compound annual growth rate of 22.9%. This significant increase is mainly due to the availability of a large pool of well-trained and knowledgeable healthcare professionals. As well as the cost of medical treatments. Which are one-tenth while compared to that of the US or Western Europe.

The Indian healthcare industry has emerged to be one of the top contenders among the affordable service players. Also, spending on healthcare is going to rise by 12% per annum. A recent study by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) indicated that hospitals and diagnostic centers were attracted. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) was worth 3.14 billion USD between April 2000 to June 2015. The reason behind such tremendous growth is medical tourism in India. India is one of the top three medical tourism destinations in Asia. This is mainly due to the low cost of treatment, quality healthcare infrastructure, and availability of highly-skilled doctors. A steady increase in annual income, a growing elderly population, sedentary lifestyle, and excess of work pressure have become the drivers of all healthcare segments.

When it comes to the Indian pathology industry, an important aspect is the compound growth rate of 20% per annum. Over the last five years, we are achieving this due to accelerated advancements in technology driving more efficient as well as reliable results in increasing numbers.

Future Scope :

The Indian medical tourism industry is expected to reach 2 billion till the end of 2015 as currently it is pegged at nearly 1 billion USD per annum, growing at around 18 %. India is now among the top five emerging pharmaceutical markets in the world which is growing in double digits.

The majority of global players in healthcare are now diverting focus on setting benchmarks to compete with the Indian market on the FDI norms. In addition, changing demographics, disease profiles, and the shift to the increasing percentage of lifestyle diseases in the country. This is leading to an increase in spending on healthcare services.  This will definitely help in future prospects as preventive healthcare is in ever-increasing demand. Many of the renowned Indian pathology laboratories and diagnostic centers are now willing to expand globally with outsourcing contracts.

Around 70% of the Indian population lives in rural areas. Therefore there is a huge scope for fulfilling their needs, by providing healthcare services at affordable costs. This is similar to our mission.  “ Serve to 50% of world’s population, 50% of their diagnostic needs, at 50% of the costs.”

The Government of India is now aiming to develop India as a global healthcare hub. Also, investment in healthcare infrastructure is set to rise, benefiting both ‘hard’ (hospitals) and ‘soft’ (R&D, education) infrastructure and most importantly the benefits of both trickling down to the consumers of healthcare services.

Stress Induced Health Problems

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Stress Induced Health Problems

Stress Induced Health Problems

Today’s life style comprised of unhealthy eating habits, junk food, involving long working hours, lack of physical activity, and bad sleeping patterns. All of this together makes it difficult to pay heed to maintain good health. A sum of these factors cumulatively affects health adversely by inducing stress. Stress is not just a mental issue but also, a physical issue that occurs when an excess of pressure, even exceeds your limit or capacity due to inability to cope. The exact definition of stress is very challenging to state for researchers as it is a subjective phenomenon that varies as per individual. The most prevalent form observed is work-related stress which is often regarded as negative stress because of worry, tension, anxiety, and agitation. An alarming signal is when it remains for a longer period of time, advancing into chronic stress depleting physical and mental health.

There are certain signs and symptoms. Mostly headaches, nausea, stomach pain, difficulty in breathing, back pain, disturbing dreams, obsessive behavior, skin rashes, chest pain, insomnia, frequent urination, loss of appetite or stress-induced food cravings, difficulty in staying focused or concentrating and suspicious nature. The major health hazards of it include, depression, heart disease, problems with digestion, also affects skin, hypertension and auto-immune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, etc. Here are some interesting ways to prevent this problem:

Depression:

Higher stress levels directly affect mental health. Stress disturbs the thought process and inclines one towards negative feelings, thereby bringing in anxiety and nervousness. So, in order to tackle it, the practice some form of relaxation techniques like meditation and Yoga is a necessity. It’s better to fix a specific time of a day to perform deep breathing exercises for relaxation of the body and to increase focus and concentration.

Heart Diseases:

Prolonged stress triggers an increase in blood pressure levels, which is a risk factor for heart attack or stroke. Low-fat food is good for a healthy heart. Good food can also, help to cheer a positive mood. It is advised to avoid unsaturated fats, oily foods, high sugar-containing desserts, processed food, dishes prepared using artificial colors, and junk snacks. All of these can be responsible for problems in digestion leading to stomach pain. Therefore, the diet that includes leafy fiber-containing vegetables, healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids, and meals with appropriate proteins levels,  helps to boost energy levels, maintaining activeness.

Hypertension:

It has been proved that people with a history of hypertension tend to be more submissive and introverted, this again escalates the stress levels indirectly affecting blood pressure. Hence, a calm and composed attitude is the key to avoiding or overcoming stress. You should be aware of ways to calm yourself down when you’re feeling angry, or overwhelmed by a situation. Whenever you are under stress, remember all the things for which you are grateful, thank God and your loved ones who have been always there standing for you. After this, you will realize how much lucky you are and all the stress will fade away.

Skin Problems :

Stress causes skin rashes due to infections as the immunity has been weaken due to it. The vessels supplying blood to skin can constrict to cause tightening of skin. Also, it causes excess of sweating and itching. To prevent this, one needs to drink ample of water every day, also, can use moisturizing lotion or take bath using moisturizing soap to keep skin healthy.

Rheumatoid Arthritis:

It was observed that chronic stress can generate low white blood cell counts making the body more susceptible to infections. Also, it has been proved by certain studies that, stress accelerates the release of immune factors such as cytokines. Over-production of these causes an inflammatory response which is often characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. The good side of it is, with advancements in treating the progression of diseases can be inhibited. Hence, if your body is not receiving an appropriate response to treatment, do not hesitate to discuss this with your doctor; instead of remaining silent and facing the burden of stress. Also, appoint an expert physical therapist to guide you in exercises that can show marked improvements.

Parkinson’s Disease:

Apparently, many individuals experience psychological stress, and the pervasiveness of the same can be a dominant reason for the development of a number of diseases.  Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of them. There are many pieces of evidence that proved the worsening of Parkinson’s symptoms due to psychological stress. Hence, discovering new ways to manage stress is very crucial for PD patients. Also, the best way to do it is by identifying people and resources. This will surely be helpful in order to manage a few tensions, worry full responsibilities, and critical aspects in your life.

So, now you know the solutions, try to figure out for yourself or for anybody suffering from it. Follow or guide to win over stress and get what you deserve.

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