"The Quality of Death: Ranking end-of-life care across the world":
The Economist magazine rated India last among 40 nations, behind Uganda, on "end-of-life care services," including access to drugs and caregivers.
Only a few medical colleges in this nation of 1.2 billion people teach geriatrics. And less than 15% of the population is covered by a pension system, which offers as little as $1.50 a month.
Study downloable at :http://www.eiu.com/site_info.asp?info_name=qualityofdeath_lienfoundation&page=noads
The Economist magazine rated India last among 40 nations, behind Uganda, on "end-of-life care services," including access to drugs and caregivers.
Only a few medical colleges in this nation of 1.2 billion people teach geriatrics. And less than 15% of the population is covered by a pension system, which offers as little as $1.50 a month.
Study downloable at :http://www.eiu.com/site_info.asp?info_name=qualityofdeath_lienfoundation&page=noads
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Im not sure now where are they standing. Must be a tough decision for them.
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