blogaberry mom mother lifestyle woman world happinessblogaberry foo5 REAL REASONS WHY HOSPITALS ARE SUPER CROWDED NOW-A-DAYSblogaberry mom mother lifestyle woman world happiness
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Blogs-a-Berry
  • Port-foo-lio
  • Contact Me

5 REAL REASONS WHY HOSPITALS ARE SUPER CROWDED NOW-A-DAYS

  • Home
  • Blogaberry Posts
  • Health and Fitness
  • 5 REAL REASONS WHY HOSPITALS ARE SUPER CROWDED NOW-A-DAYS
LOAN FOR HOME RENOVATION
LOOKING TO TAKE A LOAN FOR HOME RENOVATION? TRY L&T FINANCE’S PLANET APP
June 19, 2023
ONE WAY TO LOVE BY ANDALEEB WAJID
BOOK REVIEW – ONE WAY TO LOVE BY ANDALEEB WAJID
July 18, 2023
Show all

5 REAL REASONS WHY HOSPITALS ARE SUPER CROWDED NOW-A-DAYS

Published by Cindy D'Silva at June 29, 2023
Categories
  • Health and Fitness
Tags
  • body
  • health
  • health is wealth
  • mental health
  • ponder
  • take care of yourself
  • Woman In Me

After my body demanded that I gave it more water after I turned 40, I realized how we tend to priortize other things over our health. And then my mind went wandering to our lifestyle and what it is doing to us.

Have you noticed that the hospitals are super crowded now-a-days? Just the other day we went to visit a friend at a general hospital and saw that the parking lot was almost full. Another time, when my kids had the flu, we visited the maternity hospital I delivered at and saw that the parking was outsourced to another company, so we had to pay for valet parking (after 7 years of free parking). When we were young, it would be exciting to spot an ambulance (because the word AMBULANCE is written backwards and it fascinated us). Sadly, now I realized that we were passing too many active ambulances almost every time we were on the road. Not exciting, is it?

This made me think about why hospitals have gotten overcrowded lately. I may be wrong; I may be right or I may be overthinking this. You tell me after reading what I have to say.

On asking Google, apparently, overcrowding in hospitals is a result of a situation when demand is higher than supply. Like duh! But have you ever wondered WHY the demand is high in the first place (I mean besides the increasing population and the fact that hospitals are turning into businesses)?

Let me dish out my reasons:

LIFESTYLE

Many of us have resorted to having a sedentary lifestyle due to desk-bound work, stress, binge-watching series, video games, excessive screen time, etc. Continuous sitting with the wrong posture is so common that spine surgeons are getting richer. Priorities have changed, so, there is an increase in delayed pregnancies which result in numerous complications. We are working so much that even our sleep cycles are getting messed up.

FOOD

Many of us have taken weight increase for granted without realizing the adverse effect it has on our health. Outward appearances are given so much importance these days that what we eat has taken a back seat. Restaurant food has become so easily available that we have stopped cooking food at home as we find ordering in more relaxing. Packaged food has become a fad with various companies trying to make their mark. Fast foods and quick bites are quick, cheap and tasty, so, we save time but not our health.

Brands that are meant to give us relief also encourage us to consume unhealthy food items. Like ENO advertizes that you can eat an unhealthy samosa and then avoid the acid burns caused by it by using their product. Why eat it and spoil your system in the first place?

STRESS

Life has become a race. Due to stress with in-laws, parents, home chores, studying, work, etc., we tend to neglect ourselves. We do not eat the right food, at the right time in the right quantities. Decorating our houses for the world to see has become a norm and maintaining all of it takes the life out of us. We tend to think we are messing with a couple of meals just for a while until we begin with major issues and realize that we’ve been ignoring our overall health for a very long time while we were busy with other things.

Not forgetting the stressful classes we keep sending our kids to in order to become ‘brain champs’. I mean, what is that? Are we creating a world of scientists for the next five generations to come? Children are being sent to behavioural analysts and therapists these days due to the amount of stress and pressure imposed by the adults around them. Depression has also become a major illness these days due to various factors.

SCREEN-TIME

Now that everyone wants to have a career and be recognized in their industries, many kids are left with long hours of screen-time which is adversely affecting their brain, mental health and body. What are we implying by throwing them to the screens just to keep them away, quiet, busy or safe at home while we are occupied with meetings, presentations and reports? Is our work more important than family and health? What are we doing to our kids?

MEDICATIONS

There was a time when doctors would ask us to initially inhale steam and drink milk with turmeric. Now, they ask us to directly use nebulizers on the kids. These devices are expensive and can be used with steroids only. When did we make this drastic shift from haldi doodh to devices? Is it safe for us, our kids or the future generations? Why is getting sick become so common?

We have gotten so engrossed with careers, ambitions, power, expensive education, big houses, multiple cars, our appearances, other material things, etc. that we seem to have forgotten that we can enjoy all of this only if we are in good mental and physical health.

Taking care of ourselves is most important but everyone seems to be having other priorities. And most of what we do to ourselves result in illnesses, boredom, depression, obesity, etc. which in turn forces us to visit hospitals. Do I make sense here?

Therefore, as a well-wisher, I urge you to start thinking about this before anything else. If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out.

So, let’s not overcrowd hospitals but take care of our health, mind and body instead. Let’s also teach our kids that life is simple and doesn’t have to be stressful. Our mental and physical health matter the most. Do you remember the phrase ‘health is wealth’?

Just had to write all these thoughts down before they exploded in my head! Your comments are highly valuable here, so please let out your thoughts in the comments below.

This post is part of Blogchatter’s CauseAChatter.

hospitals are super crowded now-a-days
Pin it for a reminder!

Photo by Anna Shvets

This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla
in collaboration with Monidipa Dutta.

Share
Cindy D'Silva
Cindy D'Silva
Cindy D'Silva, besides being a mother of two angels, is a belly dancer, writer and photographer. She loves partying, bowling and eating sushi. There is a detailed biography about her on the ABOUT ME page in case you would like to know more. :) You can like and follow her Facebook page to get all updates on the latest blogs and more: https://www.facebook.com/blogaberry/

Related posts

DRINKING WATER IS VERY IMPORTANT ESPECIALLY AFTER 40

Especially after 40

June 16, 2023

THE WAKE-UP CALL: DRINKING WATER IS VERY IMPORTANT ESPECIALLY AFTER 40


Read more
HULA HOOPING IS A GREAT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Hula hooping

June 9, 2023

8 REASONS WHY HULA HOOPING IS A GREAT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY


Read more
start doing the gardening yourself

start doing the gardening yourself

March 14, 2023

10 REASONS WHY YOU WILL WANT TO START DOING THE GARDENING YOURSELF


Read more
WHAT IS PUBERTY? HOW YOU CAN EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT HPV INFECTION

WHAT IS PUBERTY? HOW YOU CAN EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT HPV INFECTION

December 20, 2022

WHAT IS PUBERTY? HOW YOU CAN EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT HPV INFECTION


Read more
difference between a common cold and influenza

difference between a common cold and influenza blogaberry

August 1, 2022

DO YOU THINK THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COMMON COLD AND INFLUENZA?


Read more
shifting to millets

shifting to millets

February 6, 2022

WHAT ARE MILLETS? THE 5 BENEFITS OF SHIFTING TO MILLETS REGULARLY


Read more
Picture Courtesy: Fragile X Society of India

Picture Courtesy: Fragile X Society of India

September 9, 2021

WHAT IS FRAGILE X? IS IT GENETIC? A GUIDE TO HANDLE IT


Read more
HEAL PAINFUL VARICOSE VEINS

HEAL PAINFUL VARICOSE VEINS

August 10, 2021

HOW A THERAPEUTIC DIET CAN ALSO HEAL PAINFUL VARICOSE VEINS


Read more

52 Comments

  1. Noor Anand Chawla says:
    August 14, 2023 at 21:17

    Hmmm… I’ve lived in Delhi all. my life and the hospitals have alwayssss been overcrowded.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      August 17, 2023 at 13:16

      Perhaps in the metros. But now it’s everywhere. At least wherever I have lived the crowd has increased a lot.

      Reply
  2. Towards Literature says:
    July 19, 2023 at 14:01

    This is a brilliant subject to talk about. It not only give information but also make aware the people. These highlighted points are the actual cause and I think lifestyle and food the most common.

    Reply
  3. Ranjeeta Nath Ghai says:
    July 18, 2023 at 12:02

    Once we make healthy lifestyle changes, then visits to hospitals automatically come down. Instead of relying on medicines, we should try to embrace a healthy diet and lifestyle. Exercise, yoga, and meditation also help in keeping our body fit.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 18, 2023 at 13:04

      True, Ranjeeta!

      Reply
  4. Amy says:
    July 18, 2023 at 10:05

    Trust me these factors matter alot when it comes to healthy lifestyle. And we are going through atleast one or two or more reasons that leads to lot of health problems and ending at the hospital. I guess the increasing competition is also one of the factor we all are running in rat race

    Reply
  5. Janaki says:
    July 17, 2023 at 17:44

    Sad truth, Cindy. The silver lining is that there is more awareness. but I somehow feel that technology has made everything easy, but taken away health and happiness, don’t you think. That’s the first cause, in fact.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 18, 2023 at 13:06

      True, Janaki.

      Reply
  6. Sandy N Vyjay says:
    July 17, 2023 at 17:40

    It is a fact that hospitals are getting super-crowded. Changing lifestyles, the stress of competition, and not to forget diets that are to say the least, unhealthy have all contributed to the overall fall in the health of people.

    Reply
  7. Ambica Gulati says:
    July 17, 2023 at 10:10

    Two weeks back I went for an eye checkup to a speciality hospital in Noida. And I was shocked to see the number of people there. There was no place to sit, it used to be a quiet hospital, but I guess screen time and lifestyles have certainly brought a change. We really need to get out of the rut and take care of ourselves otherwise old age is going to a harder time.

    Reply
  8. Aditi says:
    July 17, 2023 at 03:00

    I agree…Stress and lifestyle changes have really affected the health conditions today.. it is really important to understand your biological clock to live a healthy life.

    Reply
  9. Shalini R says:
    July 16, 2023 at 11:47

    How true, Cindy. The underlying cause of so many diseases these days are lifestyle disorders and sadly, I am also a victim of one. We need to take conscious efforts to come out of it. Great post for CauseAChatter.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 17, 2023 at 14:46

      Thanks Shalini. Hope you feel better soon.

      Reply
  10. Docdivatraveller says:
    July 16, 2023 at 09:38

    It’s really sad how hospitals are crowded these days. Yes I too blame your above mentioned list of reasons for the same. We are cooking less, giving screen more to kids, just for our ease. Eating out so much is causing weight gain, cholesterol and what not. And stress….let’s not even get started there. The root cause of everything. And all this have been created by none other than ourselves.

    Reply
  11. Ritu Bindra says:
    July 13, 2023 at 23:20

    So very true, Cindy. Now there is a mad rush to pack in as much as we can in the 24 hours. The body needs rest and is going to rebel. I feel that the rush is also due to seeking a medical opinion on every small issue. People have become hypochondriacs now, all thanks to Google.

    Reply
  12. Aastha says:
    July 13, 2023 at 23:16

    I totally agree with you. Stress and screen time have started going hand in hand I would say

    Reply
  13. Aditi Kapur says:
    July 13, 2023 at 20:41

    I understand that people fall sick and visit hospitals for treatment. Apart from the reasons listed by you, I would like to add one of the most obvious ones.
    People nowadays are more conscious of their health and hence the available treatments. Due to ‘excess of money’ and the easy availability of health centers, people are not afraid to flock to these hospitals.

    Reply
  14. Madhu Bindra says:
    July 13, 2023 at 16:55

    You are absolutely right. These days the age of contracting diseases is reducing. Even 20 somethings have heart issues. Health should always be our first priority. Everything else can wait.

    Reply
  15. Vasumathi DS Ponday says:
    July 13, 2023 at 00:57

    Apart from the reasons you have mentioned, I also feel that people generally want to visit hospitals even for small things. And ofcourse the hospitals make money by making them do so many tests and make them come back multiple times. For example how did people survive not visiting hospitals except for emergencies during Covid? If we could survive then, why not now?

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 13, 2023 at 08:35

      True, sadly, this comes under the ‘business’ part of it.

      Reply
  16. Sivaranjini Anandan says:
    July 11, 2023 at 20:19

    superb is a small word for the mirror you showed us through this post. Every word is true. Thank you for being that fabulous host that you are❤️😘

    Reply
  17. Preeti Chauhan says:
    July 11, 2023 at 18:59

    So well said Cindy, so many lifestyle disorders and diseases are quite preventable if we take better care of ourselves physically and mentally and eat healthy instead of taking our health for granted. That could really ease the burden on our overburdened healthcare system too.

    Reply
  18. Sindhu says:
    July 11, 2023 at 11:56

    I totally agree, the sedentary lifestyle has probably led to the rise in diseases . And so is the number of hospitals. Though there is awareness about health this still is alarming

    Reply
  19. Rakhi Jayashankar says:
    July 11, 2023 at 10:33

    Our lifestyle is indeed the reason why the sickness has become rampant. But again it has another side that people are not self medicating like before. If we dig deeply the rot is deeper than we expected

    Reply
  20. Shilpa Garg says:
    July 11, 2023 at 00:22

    Absolutely, it’s often overlooked that various factors beyond physical illnesses can significantly contribute to crowded hospitals. The shift in priorities and delayed pregnancies can result in complications and a higher demand for specialized healthcare. Imbalanced work schedules further disrupt our sleep patterns, affecting overall well-being. These lifestyle factors collectively burden healthcare systems, emphasizing the need for awareness, preventive measures, and holistic healthcare approaches.

    Reply
  21. MeenalSonal says:
    July 10, 2023 at 22:52

    You are right that priority in life has changed drastically and screens have taken space that has created a huge impact in our lifestyle. Hope hospitals advice the best to patients and bring the best mortality rate in nation

    Reply
  22. Ruchi Verma says:
    July 10, 2023 at 22:00

    I really liked the pointers you shared about why hospitals are overcrowded and yes, even for the lifestyle it’s great to visit experts and change the lifestyle.

    Reply
  23. Roma Gupta Sinha says:
    July 10, 2023 at 18:08

    This is a brilliant piece Cindy and I agree with you 100%. Also, it is high time we get back to the basics. Thank you so much for the reminder buddy.

    Reply
  24. Neha Sharma says:
    July 10, 2023 at 18:01

    I agree with you, Cindy. The reasons you have shared have led to rise in health problems and eventually overcrowding in the hospitals. It seems like a vicious cycle we are caught into, this race to prove ourselves at the cost of our health. It’s a thought provoking post.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 11, 2023 at 18:25

      Thank you, Neha. Do share it forward! Thanks.

      Reply
  25. radhika says:
    July 10, 2023 at 17:55

    Your blog is pushing me to think about it. You have mentioned all the valid points and yes, m working on reducing my kid’s screen-time. etc. Thanks for the informative blogpost.

    Reply
  26. Ujjwal Mishra says:
    July 10, 2023 at 17:44

    No doubt the lifestyle is the 1st and most wide reason why we see flooding in hospital. I want to add one more reason, now a days people don’t even want to give home remedies a try they just want to rush to a specialist. Affordability and improved financial status are also a reason for flooded hospitals.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 11, 2023 at 18:27

      Good point, Ujjwal.

      Reply
  27. Samata says:
    July 10, 2023 at 16:08

    Dear Cindy if you ask me about my personal opinion about doctor visit I want to say that I hate visiting hospitals or clinics. in last 3 to 4 years time I visited clinics in last month for my wisdom teeth removal. My baby is too small but still date touch other than vaccination and general checkup I dont prefer even taking him to doctor. Stress is in every ones life and we need to learn how to manage it and stay happy as visiting doctors are not going to help in long run. Healthy lifestyle and good food habits with relaxed mind can help us lead a happy life without visiting doctors for long. Stay positive, think positive, do positive and rest life will turn positive.

    Reply
  28. Jeannine says:
    July 10, 2023 at 07:14

    I’m so glad to read this post. For someone who’s currently working to improve a better lifestyle not only for myself, my accountability partner (my hubby), but also to be a role model our daughters see and imitate, what you’ve written is very true and made my decision to do this lifestyle change even more worth-it.
    Having a sister who’s a doctor, it’s a no-brainer to say that whenever we suddenly feel ill, we’d call her immediately. No-offence to medical practitioners but nowadays, I try to limit doctor visits (whom would surely give meds) but assess first if it is really a need or I/we just need to change something in our diet or lifestyle to make us feel better.

    Reply
  29. Harjeet Kaur says:
    July 10, 2023 at 04:25

    Your blog post raises important points about the increasing overcrowding in hospitals . Your analysis delves into various aspects of our modern lifestyle, such as sedentary habits, unhealthy food choices, elevated stress levels, excessive screen time, and the overreliance on medications.

    Reply
  30. Monidipa Dutta says:
    July 9, 2023 at 23:49

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the overcrowding of hospitals and its underlying causes. You’ve raised important points about the impact of lifestyle, food choices, stress, and screen-time on our overall health. It’s a reminder for all of us to prioritize self-care and focus on our mental and physical well-being. Your insights are thought-provoking and encourage readers to reflect on their own choices. Keep up the great work!

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:36

      Thank you, Moni.

      Reply
    • Kaveri Chhetri says:
      July 10, 2023 at 20:54

      I can’t agree more Cindy… we’re totally on the same page. I believe in the concept of ‘Health in our hands’ and prevention is better than cure. I preach well being n health whenever I get the opportunity 😬… sometimes I get looks like, ‘mind your own business’ or statements that mean… ‘I am fat n I don’t have a prob, why do you?’ or even, ‘so far I am doing fine with this lifestyle, I will be good in the future too…’ 😛
      But, frankly I don’t give up. Also, I like to be beautiful inside out… so instead of adorning my face alone, I try to put good stuff inside my body so that my face stays good n I become fitter. I believe in the magic of being physically active as well.

      Reply
      • Cindy D'Silva says:
        July 11, 2023 at 18:24

        Very true, Kaveri. High five!

        Reply
  31. Surbhi Prapanna says:
    July 9, 2023 at 22:23

    Great post Cindy . yes, morden lifestyle has so many factors that adversely affect our health but there are so many factors like our diet and screen time that we manage to reduce the adverse impact. love the way you have explained all pointers.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:38

      My pleasure, Surbhi.

      Reply
  32. Alpana Deo says:
    July 9, 2023 at 18:41

    This is a wonderful topic you have discussed Cindy. We tend to consider illness as the main reason behind the crowded hospitals. But small things can contributes towards it. These things either we take for granted or we are not ready to accept. Infact, during and post COVID time, the increase in the number of mental health related problems was surprising. That itself is an indicator about where we are going.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:40

      Sad truth, Alpana.

      Reply
  33. Swati Mathur says:
    July 9, 2023 at 09:55

    Lifestyle is to be blamed majorly for this overcrowding of hospitals. Competition has increased in every field and everyone is in the race to prove themselves But when we sit back and think we don’t even know what we are running after and what we really aim to achieve. Thought provoking.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:40

      True, Swati.

      Reply
  34. Flavia Cutinho says:
    July 9, 2023 at 08:03

    Such an eye opener post, I think about our olden days, How our ancestors managed their health at home especially for common cold n stuff. Now days some home remedies work but can’t exactly tell till when.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:42

      Yes, we have experienced it in the past few months, haven’t we, Flavia?

      Reply
  35. Anjali Tripathi says:
    July 8, 2023 at 08:30

    Cindy, your observations about the overcrowding in hospitals are indeed concerning. It’s unfortunate that what used to be a rare and exciting sight, like spotting an ambulance, has now become a frequent occurrence. You raise an important question about why hospitals are facing such high demand. Your analysis of lifestyle factors, such as sedentary habits and delayed pregnancies, certainly plays a role in contributing to the strain on healthcare systems. We must reflect on our choices and prioritize our health to alleviate the burden on hospitals. I agree with all the above pointers mentioned by you.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:43

      Thank you, Anjali.

      Reply
  36. Dipika says:
    July 7, 2023 at 19:57

    It’s a good thing and a little worrisome too. Good, because people are taking expert care instead of going to crooks or self-medication. Worrisome, as we might be overloaded with medication, etc. But, yes these days health care centres are quite crowded. We need to be vigilant with our health.

    Reply
    • Cindy D'Silva says:
      July 10, 2023 at 08:43

      True, Dipika!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

✕

Categories

  • Being A Parent
  • Health and Fitness
  • Healthy Diet
  • Miscellaneous
  • Mom On The Go
  • Product Reviews
  • Random Reviews
  • Recipes
  • Reviewed by Foo
  • Woman In Me

Latest posts

  • 5 TRAITS TO PERCEIVE BEFORE YOU SHARE YOUR SECRETS WITH HER/HIM0
    5 TRAITS TO PERCEIVE BEFORE YOU SHARE YOUR SECRETS WITH HER/HIM
    September 21, 2023
  • HOW YOU CAN MASTER WEARING ALL TYPES OF SHAPEWEAR28
    HOW YOU CAN MASTER WEARING ALL TYPES OF SHAPEWEAR
    August 24, 2023
  • House of Chikankari31
    FOO REVIEW – HOUSE OF CHIKANKARI – THE CONVERGENCE OF INDIA’S HERITAGE, ARTISAN EMPOWERMENT AND SHARK TANK
    August 23, 2023
  • HOW THESE 25 NEGATIVE EMOTIONS ARE THE WORST FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH60
    HOW THESE 25 NEGATIVE EMOTIONS ARE THE WORST FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH
    August 4, 2023
  • BOOK REVIEW – TWISTED TALES AND TURNS BY SMITA DAS JAIN0
    BOOK REVIEW – TWISTED TALES AND TURNS BY SMITA DAS JAIN
    August 3, 2023

About Blogaberry

A woman’s world is a vast one. From parenting to losing weight, from cooking to travelling, we involve ourselves in so many things. We have built this blog through our experiences in life. You will find almost anything that you’re looking for related to positive thinking and living a simple life. If it’s not there, do contact us and let us know.

For collaborations, mailto: [email protected] or [email protected]

Categories

  • Being A Parent
  • Health and Fitness
  • Healthy Diet
  • Miscellaneous
  • Mom On The Go
  • Product Reviews
  • Random Reviews
  • Recipes
  • Reviewed by Foo
  • Woman In Me
© 2023 BLOGABERRY FOO. All Rights Reserved. Developed by KreaCions