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Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in
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Lack of health insurance is deepening the poor-rich divide, shows survey
The 2017-’18 report shows only 10% of poorest Indians have access to health insurance. The government has withheld the latest data, citing “quality issues.”
Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in
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India’s fight against anaemia is picking up pace
But states have to do more.
Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in
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Tilting the scales: Obesity is growing among women and girls in urban India
A new study shows that the children of overweight mothers, from richer, more urban areas are more likely to be obese.
Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Former Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam teacher arrested on charges of sexual abuse
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With 20 medical professionals for every 10,000 citizens, can India provide universal healthcare?
A study published in BMJ Open in May highlights the understaffing in the country’s healthcare system.
Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in
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Only 23% of Indian toddlers and infants get a balanced diet. Educating women can help change that
A mother’s level of education is a greater determiner of diet than household wealth.
Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in