Discuss how rapid urbanisation and poor urban design contribute to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Indian cities. Suggest measures to mitigate these challenges.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Q2. Discuss how rapid urbanisation and poor urban design contribute to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Indian cities. Suggest measures to mitigate these challenges. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
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Why the question To explore the link between urbanisation, urban planning, and the rising health challenges due to non-communicable diseases, and to suggest ways to address them. Key Demand of the Question Explain the role of rapid urbanisation and poor urban design in increasing NCDs and provide measures to address these challenges in Indian cities. Structure of the Answer Introduction Define rapid urbanisation and poor urban design briefly and connect them to the growing NCD burden in cities. Body Rapid urbanisation and NCDs: Discuss how overcrowding, pollution, and poor occupational safety contribute to NCDs. Poor urban design ansd NCDs: Highlight issues like lack of green spaces, walkability, and poor transport systems increasing health risks. Measures: Suggest urban planning reforms, technological interventions, and policy-level changes to address these challenges. Conclusion Provide a forward-looking statement on the need for sustainable urbanisation and integrated health-focused urban policies to build healthier cities.
Why the question To explore the link between urbanisation, urban planning, and the rising health challenges due to non-communicable diseases, and to suggest ways to address them.
Key Demand of the Question Explain the role of rapid urbanisation and poor urban design in increasing NCDs and provide measures to address these challenges in Indian cities.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Define rapid urbanisation and poor urban design briefly and connect them to the growing NCD burden in cities.
• Rapid urbanisation and NCDs: Discuss how overcrowding, pollution, and poor occupational safety contribute to NCDs.
• Poor urban design ansd NCDs: Highlight issues like lack of green spaces, walkability, and poor transport systems increasing health risks.
• Measures: Suggest urban planning reforms, technological interventions, and policy-level changes to address these challenges.
Conclusion Provide a forward-looking statement on the need for sustainable urbanisation and integrated health-focused urban policies to build healthier cities.