Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Private health care sector in India is putting women's lives at risk
http://www.oxfam.org/en/video/2013/india-private-health-care-putting-womens-lives-riskNew evidence shows that women in India are being exploited and facing serious health problems, due to under-investment in healthcare by the Indian government and the proliferation of private for-profit clinics. Many private clinics are being driven by financial incentives to carry out dangerous and costly procedures regardless of whether or not there is any benefit to the patient.
Women, particularly from poor communities, are being left with crippling debts and health problems after being made to have unnecessary hysterectomies and Caesarean births. These are procedures that come with huge price tags and high medical risks.
~ snip ~
