Why do people in Himachal live longer than Punjabis and Haryanvis?
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Why in news
The Registrar General of India released data showing Himachal Pradesh has the highest life expectancy in India (74.7 years), surpassing Kerala and outperforming Punjab and Haryana.
Background
Himachal Pradesh's life expectancy is 74.7 years. The Reserve Bank of India reports that the state allocates a higher percentage of its budget to healthcare compared to other states.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHimachal Pradesh life expectancy: 74.7 years
- FactHimachal Pradesh has a higher life expectancy than Kerala
- BodyRegistrar General of India: Body responsible for releasing demographic data
- BodyReserve Bank of India: Body reporting on state healthcare budget allocations
For Mains
Q. Analyze how state-level fiscal priorities and literacy rates influence regional disparities in life expectancy across different Indian states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal allocation: Correlation between higher healthcare budget percentages and improved longevity outcomes
- Literacy-Health nexus: Impact of higher literacy rates on healthcare accessibility and outcomes
- Regional disparity: Divergent health outcomes between Himalayan states and the Punjab-Haryana plains
Keywords: Life expectancy · Fiscal federalism · Public health infrastructure · Demographic indicators · Human capital
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