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Which health issues are predominantly associated with big cities in India?
Which health issues are predominantly associated with big cities in India?
- Limited access to fresh food
- Lack of healthcare facilities
- Natural resource abundance
- High pollution levels and traffic congestion (correct)
Villages in India generally face more industrial problems than big cities.
Villages in India generally face more industrial problems than big cities.
False (B)
What are the primary diseases spread through contaminated food and water?
What are the primary diseases spread through contaminated food and water?
Diarrhea, typhoid, and dysentery
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in __________.
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in __________.
Match the following WHO functions with their descriptions:
Match the following WHO functions with their descriptions:
What role does the WHO play in India's health initiatives?
What role does the WHO play in India's health initiatives?
Insect and air-borne diseases can be transmitted through pathogens carried by mosquitoes.
Insect and air-borne diseases can be transmitted through pathogens carried by mosquitoes.
The ______________ is an organization that provides first-aid and education on accident prevention.
The ______________ is an organization that provides first-aid and education on accident prevention.
Flashcards
Health challenges in cities
Health challenges in cities
Big cities face high pollution levels, traffic congestion, and water scarcity, impacting public health.
Health in villages
Health in villages
Villages have access to fresh food and natural resources but suffer from limited healthcare facilities.
Slum living conditions
Slum living conditions
Slums are characterized by overcrowding, poor sanitation, and proximity to industrial sites, leading to health risks.
Food and water-borne diseases
Food and water-borne diseases
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Insect and air-borne diseases
Insect and air-borne diseases
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Red Cross
Red Cross
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World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization (WHO)
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WHO's role in India
WHO's role in India
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Study Notes
Health Organizations
- India's diverse climate and geography create varied health challenges, impacting populations differently based on location.
- Big cities: High pollution, traffic, and water scarcity are key concerns.
- Small towns: Experience less pollution and fewer industrial issues compared to cities.
- Villages: Offer access to fresh food and resources, but healthcare facilities and infrastructure are limited.
- Remote areas: Face significant challenges with clean water and healthcare access.
- Slums: Overcrowding, poor sanitation, and industrial proximity increase health risks.
- Food and Water-borne Diseases: Contaminated water and food spread illnesses like diarrhea, typhoid, and dysentery.
- Insect and Air-borne Diseases: Insects like mosquitoes and houseflies transmit pathogens causing diarrhea, dysentery, and malaria, among other illnesses.
- Red Cross: A national and international organization offering assistance in crises, focusing on blood supply, first aid, and accident prevention education.
- World Health Organization (WHO): A UN specialized agency dedicated to global health improvements, leading in health issues, researching diseases, and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide.
- WHO's Role in India: Crucial in eradicating smallpox and polio, and supporting India's tuberculosis eradication mission by 2025.
- WHO's Key Functions:
- Research and epidemic control.
- Training and resource provision for healthcare professionals.
- Public health awareness campaigns.
- Drug quality and distribution standards.
- Global health system collaborations.
- Disease treatment and vaccine development.
- WHO Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
- WHO Regional Office in India: Delhi.
- WHO's Global Health Initiatives:
- Disease eradication (smallpox, polio).
- Epidemic management (COVID-19).
- Vaccine and treatment development.
- Healthy lifestyle promotion and disease prevention.
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