Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and health professionals worldwide are already responding to the health harms caused by this unfolding crisis. Climate change affects the social and environmental determinants of hea
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Top Problems in India
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Humanity’s relationship with nature is inherently contradictory. Socioeconomic development based on the current use of natural resources and their preservation is unsustainable. Clean air and water, food, and energy, which we depend on to survive,
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Person with Disabilities often have lower education accomplishments, poorer health conditions, higher poverty rates and less economic engagement than people without disabilities. They are disabled not only by their bodies but by society as well.
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Gender inequality is a significant problem in India, affecting millions of women and girls. Here are some of the major issues related to gender inequality in India:
Female Infanticide: The preference for male children in Indian society has led to th
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Deforestation is one of the most pressing environmental issues that the world is facing currently. It is the conversion of forested land to non-forested land by humans. Deforestation occurs when a land dominated by naturally occurring trees is conver
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India is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, with a wide range of ecosystems and a rich variety of flora and fauna. However, it is also facing a biodiversity crisis due to a combination of factors, including habitat loss, over-exploitation
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[[File:Food_Wastage.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Food loss and Waste]]
Humans waste 3.5 million tons of food every day resulting in around 1.3 billion tons of food loss every year. If that number doesn’t impact you, here’s some perspective - the Empire
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Methane emissions in India have been a growing concern, and while some efforts have been made to address the issue, there is certainly room for improvement. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with a much greater warming effect than carbon dioxide ov
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India is home to one of the largest populations of street children in the world. According to a report by the Consortium for Street Children, there are an estimated 18 million street children in India, many of whom are forced to live and work on the
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India experienced extreme heat in 2021 as per the Climate Transparency Report 2022 compiled by an international partnership of organizations of G20 countries.
The Hindustan Times stated that, as per the current Climate Transparency Report, heat-rela
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There are several physical health problems that are prevalent among youth in India. Some of the most common ones include:
Malnutrition: Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India still struggles with a high prevalence of
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[[File:Neyveli.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Neyveli Thermal Power Station, Tamilnadu]]
India’s plans to expand its coal fleet by 65 megawatts (MW) by 2030 could lead to a 60 per cent rise in the number of annual premature deaths due to air pollution in fi
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In 2013, India was among the top 5 countries with the highest rate of child sexual abuse. A 2013 report by the Asian Centre for Human Rights revealed that sexual offenses against children in India were at an “epidemic” level – citing, over 48,0
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Agriculture is also a source of air pollution. It is the dominant anthropogenic source of ammonia. Livestock account for about 40 percent of global emissions, mineral fertilizers for 16 percent and biomass burning and crop residues for about 18 perce
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Despite progress in recent years, menstrual awareness in India remains low. Many girls and women lack access to basic menstrual hygiene products and education, which can have serious health consequences and limit their opportunities for education and
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Obesity is a growing health concern globally, including in India. According to a study published in the Lancet in 2021, the number of obese people in India has more than tripled over the past four decades, from 9.8 million in 1975 to 30.7 million in
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India faces significant challenges in addressing mental health issues among its population. WHO’s report states that 7.5% of Indians suffer from mental illnesses and 4.5% suffer from depression (which is around 56 million). Another battle in India,
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Person with Disabilities often have lower education accomplishments, poorer health conditions, higher poverty rates and less economic engagement than people without disabilities. They are disabled not only by their bodies but by society as well.
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India is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the world, accounting for around 6% of global emissions. The country's rapid economic growth, urbanization, and increasing demand for energy have all contributed to its growing GHG em
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India faces significant challenges in the cooling sector due to its high population density, high temperatures, and frequent heat waves. The government of India has recognized the importance of creating a sustainable cooling strategy and launched the
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