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India Health and Culture India Health Facts Causes of Child Mortality Causes of Overall Mortality HIV and TB Water and Sanitation Food and Drinks Culture and Movies and Dance Health Facts, India World’s biggest democracy with 1.21 billion population (17% of world’s population) But… 21% of the world’s global burden of disease One of the highest rates of TB Life expectancy: 64yo M/ 67yo F Greatest burden of maternal, newborn and child deaths in the world High probability of dying before 5yo Country with one of the worst sanitation Child Mortality Probability of dying under five (per 1000): 61% PNA, prematurity, diarrhea Causes of death HIV and TB India Globally HIV TB malaria Poverty Standard Map Less than $2 a day www.worldmapper.org © Copyright 2006 SASI Group (University of Sheffield) and Mark Newman (University of Michigan). Infectious and Parasite Deaths Standard Map Life spans are decreased due to infectious disease burden. www.worldmapper.org © Copyright 2006 SASI Group (University of Sheffield) and Mark Newman (University of Michigan). Water and Sanitation A subjective analysis Poop “Popping a squat” Benefits of Squatting Digestive diseases and sciences published study in 2003 Sitting requires more effort than squatting Compared straining forces and strength of defecation effort during normal BM Time from sensation of defecation until time of satisfactory bowel emptying Objective measurement of intensity of defecation Squatting helps straighten the angle of the rectum More incidences of developing chronic traumatic hiatal hernia (and GERD) when not squatting But…. not many people in India have access to these advantageous “squat johns” (toilets/latrines) Health Achievements Decreasing infant mortality rate, maternal mortality ratio though both are highest among the BRICS countries BRICS countries: newly industrialized countries with large, fast-growing economies Advances and progress towards Polio Eradication Bettering economy (part of BRICS) so opportunity to dedicate more national budget to sanitation and healthcare Turmeric Red Chilies Drinks and Food– “Peena and Khana” Chai, Ginger, Cloves, Turmeric, and more! Dranks Chai with fresh Ginger Relieves sore throats and cold, Decreases nausea and gastric distress antioxidants and other polyphenols that help reduce inflammation and provide pain relief AND it has aphrodisiacal properties! ;D Chai with Cloves: high in Mg, Vit C and Vit K Chai with Cardamom: better digestion of fats and soothes mucus membranes, helps with gallstones, kidney stones, acid reflux Buttermilk: vit B2 and B12, K+, digestive aid (probiotic), low fat and high calcium Coconut water: cytokinins with anti-aging, anti-carcinogenic and anti-thrombotic effects Bioactive enzymes that help with digestion and metabolism Potassium and vitamin C Indian Food – DELISH! Lentils: legume family Proteins like isoleucine and lysine Fiber, folate, vitamin B1, iron Paneer: cottage cheese (milk curdling) Rich in protein, easy to digest, high in calcium and helps with osteoporosis Promotes weight loss Saag Paneer Daal Turmeric: Curcumin family A study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism showed that this orange spice reduced joint swelling in arthritic rats UCLA studies show curcumin is given to aging mice and the beta-amyloid plaques that coat the brain that lead to Alzheimer’s Indian Food NOM NOM NOM Red chilies (Mirchi): capsaicin family University of Tasmania 2006 research positive effect on subjects’ insulin levels (anti-diabetic) Vitamins A, B, C and phytonutrients Inhibits growth of E. coli, pseudomonas solanacearum, and bacillus subtilis Weight management (significant in 1-2 years) Increased energy expenditure (by about 50kcal/day), increased lipid oxidation, and reduced appetite Regular consumption reduced abdominal adipose tissue samosa A made with butter-based pastry, stuffed with potatoes and fried - flaky pockets of pastry that hold curried vegetables Culture and Dance Movies: Lagaan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNX1beRgwJ8 Taare Zameen Par (full movie): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bev--7zthI Dance and Music (Madhuri and Shahrukh): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9FqG3c_sIE http://www.who.int/countries/ind/en/ http://apps.who.int/gho/data/view.main http://www.who.int/countryfocus/cooperation_strategy/ccsbrief_ind _en.pdf http://www.who.int/nmh/countries/ind_en.pdf http://www.who.int/gho/countries/ind.pdf https://sge.lclark.edu/2011/10/31/different-countries-concerns-onpoor-sewage-and-sanitation/ http://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/ Dig Dis Sci. 2003 48: 1201-5 http://www.livestrong.com/article/110461-benefits-buttermilk/ http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/coconut-water.html http://www.thelivingloft.com/2013/01/23/cardamom/