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The dramatic increase in life expectancy from
32 to 62.4 years in the last four decades indicates
the level of progress on the health front. Till
today, the core concern continues to be the control
and eradication of disease. Following the success
of the National Malaria Eradication Program and
the TB control program, the fight is on against
vaccine-preventable diseases. Responding to the
worldwide preoccupation with AIDS, prevention
and control are priority areas.
Infrastructure
for health services has expanded, with the number
of hospitals, primary health centers and doctors
in attendance showing an increase. Acknowledging
the fact that healthcare is most crucial at the
maternity and infant stage, targeted program have
been initiated (particularly in the rural areas)
through the network of government-run primary
health centers. Immunization and ensuring better
maternity care has led to a decline in the infant
mortality rate. Recognizing that this is directly
linked to family size, the current family welfare
programs are working towards reducing the net
reproductive rate. The Indian systems of medicine
as well as homeopathy have been accorded increased
importance.
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