India - Consumed by a Health Wave
India lags behind the world when it comes to the tag of being a ‘healthy’ nation, with healthcare accounting for only 0.9 per cent of national GDP as against 12 per cent by G7 countries. Health as a topic has never been centre-stage in the larger discussions on the country’s progress and growth.
“India – the diabetes capital of the world”, “Obesity on the rise”, “Younger people suffering from heart attacks”… going by the headlines, it would not be wrong to assume that India is on the brink of a health catastrophe!
While a lot of what’s making news is true, what is equally undeniable is that a strong and silent health revolution is slowly sweeping the nation today.
Be it food, fitness or lifestyle, there is a change in attitudes and mindset, with people now making healthier choices. This is creating a new ecosystem for innovative healthcare products and services to thrive!
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