Question

Which of the following statements is not true about health scenario in Kerala ?

• A. Morbidity in Kerala is one of the highest in India
• B. Bihar is having morbidity rate lower than Kerala
• C. Communicable diseases dominates in the morbidity pattern of Kerala
• D. Maternal mortality rate in Kerala is one of the lowest in India

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Communicable diseases dominates in the morbidity pattern of Kerala

• Historically, Kerala successfully controlled many communicable diseases, shifting its focus to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, which were once thought to be the dominant morbidity pattern.

• However, in recent years, there has been a significant resurgence and emergence of communicable diseases.