Question.
What are the advantages of having a healthy population?
( Chapter - 6 Population, Cass 9 NCERT Contemporary India -I )
Answer.
Healthy people are those who are physically and mentally healthy. The population is the most valuable resource of any country and an educated-healthy population is an asset of the country which provides potential power.
A healthy population is beneficial for society and the country in many ways. The following are the advantages of having a healthy population:
A healthy population provides potential strength to all sectors of the country's socio-economic development.
A healthy population is more economically productive which contributes to economic growth.
A healthy population is more socially active and acts as social capital and provides peace in the society and country.
A healthy population reduces the health burden of the country and saves money on expenditures.
A healthy population provides an innovative environment.
A healthy population also provides healthy children to the country who are the future of the country.
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