VOICED : In Delhi the sick queue for bloodletting

The video discusses the practice of bloodletting, an ancient therapy believed to cure various diseases by removing 'bad blood.' Practitioners like Muhammad Iqbal continue this tradition, learned from his father. Despite its popularity and low cost, conventional doctors criticize bloodletting as ineffective and risky. In India, where medical access is limited and expensive, such alternative treatments remain popular among the poor.

What is the primary reason people opt for bloodletting therapy according to the transcript?

• It is recommended by conventional doctors.

• It is more expensive than visiting a regular doctor.

• It is believed to cure a wide range of diseases.

• It is a modern medical practice.

How does Lilavati Devi describe the impact of bloodletting on her health?

• It made her condition worse.

• It had no effect on her health.

• It cured her chronic arthritis.

• It was too expensive to continue.

What is the stance of conventional doctors on bloodletting therapy?

• They are skeptical and warn against it.

• They recommend it for diabetes.

• They have no opinion on it.

• They fully support it.

What challenge does India face in providing healthcare to its population?

• High health spending per person.

• An excess of medical doctors.

• A surplus of healthcare facilities.

• A shortage of medical doctors.

Why do alternative treatments like bloodletting remain popular in India?

• They are a last resort due to the high cost of visiting doctors.

• They are scientifically proven.

• They are more expensive than conventional treatments.

• They are recommended by all doctors.