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Healthcare Access
स्वास्थ्य सेवा
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): Fewer infant deaths = stronger antenatal care, safe deliveries, newborn care. Example: Training ASHAs + more institutional deliveries → IMR falls steadily.
- Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR): Measures childbirth safety. Emergency transport, blood banks, trained staff cut risks. Example: 24×7 referral ambulances to C-section-ready hospitals → fewer maternal deaths.
- Doctor-to-Population Ratio: Enough doctors means quicker diagnosis and less crowding. Rural deficits hurt poorer families most. Example: Recruiting MBBS doctors to CHCs reduces wait times from hours to minutes.
- Hospital Beds per 1,000 People: Shows surge capacity for outbreaks or disasters. Example: State adds ICU beds + oxygen lines during dengue season → fewer deaths.
- Insurance Coverage (Ayushman/state schemes): Protects families from medical debt. Example: A bypass surgery covered cashless prevents a family from selling assets.
- Vaccination Coverage: Prevents outbreaks and long-term disability. Example: Measles immunisation at >95% → no major outbreaks for years.
- Health Infra Spread (PHC/CHC/District hospitals): Fair distribution ensures villagers don’t travel hours for basic care. Example: New PHCs within 5–10 km cut travel costs and delays.
