Give answers for theory exam in PSM for third MBBS level. The answer should be pinned to point and grips important points, no extra information. Give answer based on all available standard resources and remember that the answer should be an examiner pleaser, not so examiner can see the important points easily and highlight important points and all, make a structure so it will be easy for examiner to scan the answers easily and also important point and answer should be writable in a 10 to 12 minutes assuming the speed of writing is moderate. The first topic is human development index.
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX (HDI)
Definition
HDI is a composite index measuring achievement in three basic dimensions of human development:
- A long and healthy life
- Being knowledgeable
- A decent standard of living
(Park's PSM - "a composite index focusing on three basic dimensions...")
Introduced By
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Published annually in the Human Development Report
- Proposed by Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen (1990)
Three Dimensions & Their Indicators
| Dimension | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Health | Life expectancy at birth |
| Education | Mean years of schooling (adults ≥25 yrs) + Expected years of schooling (school-entering children) |
| Standard of Living | Gross National Income (GNI) per capita in PPP US$ |
Goalposts (Min–Max Values)
| Indicator | Maximum | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 83.2 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Mean years of schooling | 13.2 yrs | 0 |
| Expected years of schooling | 20.6 yrs | 0 |
| GNI per capita (PPP$) | $1,08,211 | $163 |
Calculation - Two Steps
Step 1: Dimension Index for each indicator
$$\text{Dimension Index} = \frac{\text{Actual value} - \text{Minimum value}}{\text{Maximum value} - \text{Minimum value}}$$
- For Education: geometric mean of two sub-indices, then equation re-applied
Step 2: HDI = Geometric Mean of the three dimension indices
$$\text{HDI} = \sqrt[3]{I_{Life} \times I_{Education} \times I_{Income}}$$
HDI values range from 0 to 1
HDI Classification
| Category | HDI Value |
|---|---|
| Very High | > 0.800 |
| High | 0.700 - 0.799 |
| Medium | 0.550 - 0.699 |
| Low | < 0.550 |
Key Facts (Must Write)
- India = Medium HDI category (rank 129, HDI = 0.611 for 2015 data)
- Top countries: Norway, Ireland, Switzerland
- Bottom countries: Niger, Central African Republic
- HDI vs. Income: Two countries with similar per capita income can have very different HDI values - HDI is a MORE COMPREHENSIVE measure than per capita income alone
- Income is only a means to human development, not an end
Difference from PQLI
| Feature | PQLI | HDI |
|---|---|---|
| Components | IMR, child mortality, literacy | Life expectancy, education, income (GNI) |
| Introduced by | Morris D. Morris | UNDP |
| Focus | Physical quality | Broader human development |
| Values | 0-100 | 0-1 |
Why HDI is Better Than Per Capita Income
- Income alone does not reflect health or education
- HDI captures multidimensional deprivation
- Two countries with same income may have different HDI - and vice versa
Source: Park's Textbook of Preventive & Social Medicine (25th ed.), Chapter 1 - Concept of Health
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