{"id":18666,"date":"2023-12-07T05:39:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T05:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=18666"},"modified":"2023-12-08T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T13:11:06","slug":"in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective healthcare policies are crucial for social development, particularly in geriatric and maternal health care. Tailored strategies for elderly and pregnant women ensure holistic well-being. Geriatric care should address age-related health issues, promoting dignity, while maternal health policies must ensure accessible, quality services, reducing maternal mortality and enhancing overall societal health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tags: <\/strong>Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d15416e5aaf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Linkages_between_social_development_and_health_care\" title=\"Linkages between social development and health care&nbsp;\">Linkages between social development and health care&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Geriatric_Healthcare\" title=\"Geriatric Healthcare&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Geriatric Healthcare&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Other_initiatives_of_the_Government_of_India\" title=\"Other initiatives of the Government of India\">Other initiatives of the Government of India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Maternal_Healthcare\" title=\"Maternal Healthcare&nbsp;\">Maternal Healthcare&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Policy_lacunas_that_needs_to_be_addressed\" title=\"Policy lacunas that needs to be addressed\">Policy lacunas that needs to be addressed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-order-to-enhance-the-prospects-of-social-development-sound-and-adequate-health-care-policies-are-needed-in-the-fields-of-geriatric-and-maternal-health-care-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, about social development, and the present healthcare situation in the country.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Relationship between healthcare and social development.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Geriatric Healthcare.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Maternal Healthcare.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, the importance of healthcare for holistic growth of the nation.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social development reflects the improved well-being of every individual in society. Poor health constitutes suffering and deprivation of the most fundamental kind. Diseases impact the well being, burden family, weaken societies, and squander potential. Over the years, significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers associated with child and maternal mortality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linkages_between_social_development_and_health_care\"><\/span>Linkages between social development and health care&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>&nbsp;Poverty : <\/strong>In developing countries, breaking the vicious circle of poverty and ill-health is an essential condition for development.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Economic growth:<\/strong> Health is pertinent for the realization of basic human needs and for a better quality of life. Health is a causative factor that affects a country\u2019s aggregate level of economic growth.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;Out-of-pocket expenditures:<\/strong>The rising out-of-pocket expenditures on healthcare pushes around 32-39 million Indians below the poverty line annually.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;Vulnerable sections:<\/strong> Women and elderly are one of the most vulnerable sections of society. In this context, access to quality health care and sound health policies are crucial for their healthy development, reducing deprivation, and social empowerment.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Health induced poverty:<\/strong> This is a common norm due to the high cost of health care which makes it difficult to address other social requirements like education. The increasing expenditure on healthcare pushes around 32 to 39 million Indians below the poverty line on an annual basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Enhanced Human Capacity: <\/strong>Health care has the potential to enhance human capabilities and can aid in economic development which will result in further contribution towards growth of the nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geriatric_Healthcare\"><\/span>Geriatric Healthcare&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>National Elderly Policy<\/strong> defines people of <strong>60+ age group as elderly<\/strong>. Marking of the UN \u2018Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)\u2019 highlights the significance of elderly population challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Phased-in Retirement:<\/strong> Phased-in retirement suggests a scheme whereby older workers could choose to work fewer hours yet remain longer in the labour force. This would ensure continuity in tax revenues and reduced expenditure on pensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Robust Healthcare Infrastructure:<\/strong> Good quality health care infrastructure is of utmost importance to the elderly in an age-sensitive manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Strengthen the Family Care System:<\/strong> The preferred source of support for the aged is still the family. The reciprocal care and support within the multi-generational families of parents, grandparents and children should be encouraged by way of school curricula and through the media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Promoting and rewarding volunteering: <\/strong>Governments could make provisions to promote and reward volunteering and care work among citizens and NGOs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_initiatives_of_the_Government_of_India\"><\/span>Other initiatives of the Government of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternal_Healthcare\"><\/span>Maternal Healthcare&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Women are strong pillars of any society. Sustainable development in India can only happen through maternal and child care.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Maternal health is an important aspect of development in terms of increasing equity and reducing poverty.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The survival and well being of mothers is not only important in their own right but is also central to solving larger economic, social, and developmental challenges.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Sustainable Development Goal 3 pertains to maternal health, where the target is to reduce maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to 70 per 100000 live births.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Institutional deliveries are an important means to achieve maternal health. Key initiatives in this are:&nbsp;<ul><li>Janani Suraksha Yojana&nbsp;<\/li><li>Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Midwifery initiative aims to create a cadre of skilled nurses for providing compassionate women-centered, reproductive, maternal and newborn healthcare.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_lacunas_that_needs_to_be_addressed\"><\/span>Policy lacunas that needs to be addressed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Policy formulation <strong>lacks backing of credible data <\/strong>which reduces the quality of policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of convergence<\/strong> of policies and coordination between center and states for implementation of policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>There is <strong>leakage in the implementation syste<\/strong>m, low allocation of resources for social security and under-utilization of funds by implementing agencies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>High proportion of indirect taxes<\/strong> in the economy that affect weaker sections disproportionately.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Populist measures <\/strong>undermining economically sound policies. Lack of long-term vision, where policies mimic electoral needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthcare has a major role to play in reducing social exclusion at the local level, due to its impact on employment, working conditions and household income. It can drive forward the implementation of local and national goals for sustainable development. This can potentially help in realizing<strong> the goal of a $5 trillion economy<\/strong> even faster and also aid in <strong>sustainable development<\/strong> of the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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