Publications of OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) up to 2015 indicated that there are ~25 countries that have almost 100% health insurance cover for their populace. In the United States, this number is close to 85%. India is languishing at a paltry 17-20% number. Of these, in most cases where we have 100% cover...
Tag - chronic diseases
I lost my best friend Sauptik due to cardiovascular complications just after he celebrated his 32nd birthday. He was a strapping, vibrant guy, who cared for his health and received health check-ups on a regular basis. Although he did not show any symptoms, Sauptik had many of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. If the doctors had a tool...