Compare and analyse the health status of India and China, on the basis of any two indicators from the given schedule : Indicators of Health in India in Comparison with other nations, 2015-17. Sources : HDI 2018 and WDI 2018.

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Comparison of health status between India and China:

Indicator 1: Life Expectancy
- India: Around 67-70 years
- China: Around 76-78 years
Analysis: China has higher life expectancy due to better healthcare and public health measures.

Indicator 2: Infant Mortality Rate
- India: Around 30-35 per 1,000 live births
- China: Around 7-9 per 1,000 live births
Analysis: China has significantly lower IMR due to better maternal and child healthcare.

Overall, China has better health indicators due to higher investment in healthcare and social development.