The health status of a country can be assessed through indicators such as infant mortality rate mate...........

The health status of a country can be assessed through indicators such as infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rates, life expectancy and nutritional levels along with incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Consider the following about indicators of health in comparison with other countries?

1. The expenditure of India to Health as percentage of GDP is slightly better than Sri Lanka and China

2. Infant mortality rate in India is higher than China, Sri Lanka and US

3. India stands far ahead than China in giving birth by skilled attendants

Select the correct statements using codes given below:

1 and 2

2 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

- The expenditure of India on health as a percentage of GDP is actually lower than both Sri Lanka and China. India spends less on healthcare relative to its GDP compared to these countries, so the first statement is incorrect.

- Infant mortality rate in India is indeed higher compared to China, Sri Lanka, and the US. Therefore, the second statement is correct.

- India does not stand far ahead of China in terms of births attended by skilled attendants. China has a higher percentage of births attended by skilled health personnel, making the third statement incorrect.

The correct option is:

- Option: 3, 2 only