WHO sets target to halve snakebite problems by 2030
During the year 2000 to 2009, that is, in the last 10 years, more than 12 lakh snakebite cases have been reported. An amendment by the National Institute of Research in Reproductive Health and the Maharashtra State Public Health Department, ICMR’s laboratory in Mumbai, said that due to the lack of information related to snakes and snakebites, this risk is highest in tribal communities.
The World Health Organization classifies snakebite as being neglected by people. Every year, about 54 lakh snakebites are caused worldwide, due to which 18 to 27 lakh people die every year. Every year 80 thousand to 14 lakh people die due to snakebite. While many people get various physical deficiencies. Especially in developing countries, due to the occurrence of snakebites, deficiencies like blindness and mental stress are seen.
The World Health Organization has set a target of halving snakebite mortality and physical deficiencies by 2030. According to the information of ICMR-NIRRH, India has the highest incidence of snakebite in the world. Half of all snakebite deaths every year occur in India. Farmers, workers, hunters and people from other tribal groups account for most of the snakebite cases. In the case of snakebite, more than half of the deaths are due to lack of information related to snakebite.