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VOL. 12, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Health care system of India and healthy ageing: A critical analysis
Authors
Aman Lata
Abstract
The elderly population of aged 65+ and above
is increasing worldwide very swiftly. The elderly population affects the
social, economic and health structure of all countries whether developed or
developing countries. The elderly population of developed countries is
increasing continuously since the need of 20th Century, however in
most of the developing countries the social issues becomes a growing concern
for governments from last few decades. The elderly population of world is
growing on a large scale due to declining world’s fertility and mortality rate
and increase in the life expectancy. Today, the people are living long and
healthy lives than in the past. In increasing life expectancy and growing
elderly population today’s advanced medical science and health care is playing
an important role. Health care system of any country directly affects the lives
of its citizens. This research paper has focused on the health care delivery
system of India which is delivered at three levels i.e. primary health care, secondary
health care and tertiary health care. However, the health is come under the
domain of the State governments within India but the Central Government through
“Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)” is also playing and important
role towards providing the adequate and quality health care to its citizens
including the senior citizens. But despite the various combined efforts of
Central and State governments, the health care delivery system of India is
plagued with numerous deficiencies which have been discussed through this
paper.
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Pages:288-291
How to cite this article:
Aman Lata "Health care system of India and healthy ageing: A critical analysis". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 288-291
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