Household health survey
The National Statistical Office (NSO) recently released findings of the 75th round of National Sample Survey relating to Household expenditure on health ( see here ). The findings highlight some important socio-economic trends, especially related to the health of the nation. The following are some of the noteworthy points: (1) 7.5% of the respondents reported having some ailment within 15 days preceding the survey. The urban population, especially urban women, may be the unhealthiest segment of the population. 10% of urban women reported ailment, as compared to all India average of 7.5%. In urban population 9.1% people reported ailments as compared to 6.8% for the rural population. ~28% of the people in 60+ age group reported ailment, whereas only ~11% were ailing in 45-59 age group. (2) ~3% of the respondents were admitted to a hospital in preceding 365days. However, for persons in 60+ age category this ratio was 8.5%. While more...