Paying Out-of-Pocket for Drugs, Diagnostics and Medical Services

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The book addresses the critical health crisis in India, highlighting the high rates of morbidity and malnutrition amidst inadequate public health standards and costly medical care. It emphasizes the devastating impact of private out-of-pocket health expenses on low-income families, pushing many into poverty and affecting vulnerable populations, particularly women and the elderly. The reliance on private healthcare due to government infrastructure shortcomings exacerbates health disparities, contradicting national health policies aimed at improving public health outcomes.