According to a recent report, life expectancy among the poorest is lower by 9.1 years and 6.2 years among men and women, respectively, compared to the richest in urban areas.
Context
According to a recent report, life expectancy among the poorest is lower by 9.1 years and 6.2 years among men and women, respectively, compared to the richest in urban areas.
Key-Findings
- Report explores health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities across India.
- It also explores the availability, accessibility and cost of healthcare facilities, as well as possibilities in future-proofing services in the next decade.
- Report highlights that, Life expectancy among the poorest is lower by 9.1 years among men and 6.2 years among women as compared to the richest in urban areas.
- One third of India’s people are now living in urban areas. This segment is observing a rapid growth from about 18% in 1960 to 28.53% in 2001 and reaching to 34% in 2019.
- Around 30% of people living in urban areas are poor.
- It also finds a heavy financial burden on the poor, and less investment by urban local bodies in healthcare.
Suggestions
