of the developed countries. So, many a people who could afford
the expenses went abroad high quality medical treatment. Now
the scenario has changed drastically. Though the cost of
treatment is low in India, compared many other countries which
provide world class healthcare, the cost of quality treatment is
high for an average Indian. In healthcare, South India is often
compared with the developed countries rather with other parts
in the country.
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In both health and education South India states has been keeping
up with the international standards for decades. Internationally,
the medical fraternity from South India is among the most sought
after professionals. The ever growing number of doctors, nurses
and paramedical staff working abroad testify to their caliber.
According to reports, around 35 percent of doctors working in
the United States are either Indians or those with Indian origins.