QUESTION 5
GS3
10 marks
The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Explain the new health challenges caused by longer life expectancy and the steps needed to address them.
ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Challenges: non-communicable diseases, multi-morbidity, dementia, disability, mental health, high out-of-pocket costs, lack of geriatric care≈55 words
- 2Steps: NPHCE, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for 70+, geriatric care workforce, social security, community care≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Life expectancy dataChallengesStepsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Writing on ageing in general without health
- No mention of NCDs
Draw this
- Table: challenge → measure
Value addition
- DataIndia's life expectancy is about 70 years (SRS 2016–20).Sample Registration System, Registrar General of India
- SchemePM-JAY was extended in 2024 to all citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income.National Health Authority
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