Among a majority of people in India, health is still not a priority. According to a 2014 study, India was among the worst performers in maternal and child health where it ranked 137th out of 178 countries. In addition, a quarter of women of reproductive age are undernourished in India with a body mass index of less than 18.5 kg/m (Source: NFHS 4 2015-16).
Moreover, the cases of depression, anxiety and other mental health issues makes the situation grave. Men and women both have been found suffering from mental disturbances. In India, men face common health issues like - infertility, impotency, heart disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, besides comorbidities like diabetes, high BP, obesity and alcoholic behavior. All these have been regarded as some of the biggest health threats. Considering the current health scenario in India, frequent health interventions are urgently needed.
Apart from major public health challenges in India, a great rise has been registered in wide variety of eye disorders or diseases. Here are some common eye problems found among Indians:
Refractive errors, cataract and glaucoma are major causes of visual impairment in India which are also preventable causes of blindness.
In view of the limited availability of health services in India, Dr. Archika Foundation has been running several projects with the objective of providing essential healthcare facilities to the people belonging to marginalized groups. The organization has been conducting diverse health camps in Delhi NCR, Haryana since its inception in 2013. These camps are proving to be extremely beneficial for poor and underprivileged communities. We are consistently enhancing our resources to reach out to other regions to ensure healthcare access to each and everyone.
