Telangana
Telangana
Telangana (pronunciation: tɪˈlʌŋɡɑːnə) is a state in southern India. It is not a medical term, but it is relevant to the field of public health and epidemiology due to its unique health challenges and initiatives.
Etymology
The term "Telangana" is thought to derive from the word "Trilinga", referring to the three ancient Shiva temples at Kaleshwaram, Srisailam, and Draksharamam. Over time, "Trilinga" became "Telangana".
Health in Telangana
Telangana faces several public health challenges, including high rates of malnutrition, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The state government has implemented various health initiatives to address these issues, such as the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, which provides free healthcare to low-income families.
Aarogyasri Health Care Trust
The Aarogyasri Health Care Trust is a flagship initiative of the Telangana government. It provides free healthcare services to families below the poverty line, covering treatments for serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and kidney disease.
Related Terms
- Public health
- Epidemiology
- Malnutrition
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Aarogyasri Health Care Trust
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Telangana
- Wikipedia's article - Telangana
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