The following three maps will show us that, though the’spending in health by the private sector is comparatively much larger than the public sector, yet HIV prevalence is very high in India.
This shows the dire need for targeted public’investment in health care. This is because private sector’investment does not extend to the rural areas and regions with low purchasing power. [Investment is a part of spending]
Public Health Spending
Territory size shows the proportion of worldwide spending on public health services that is spent there. This spending is measured in purchasing power parity.
HIV Prevalence
Territory size shows the proportion of all people aged 15-49 with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) worldwide, living there.
Private Health Spending
Territory size shows the proportion of worldwide private spending on health services that is spent there. This spending is measured in purchasing power parity.
Source: Worldmapper
[Cross posted @ Krish World]