How snakebites push rural families deeper into poverty (opens original article in a new tab)

Snakebites in rural India cause severe health and economic impacts, with high rates of long-term disabilities and financial losses for affected families.

• Snakebite envenoming is a major public health issue in rural India, causing long-term health issues and financial hardship.
• A study found 24.21% of victims developed morbidities and 12.75% died, with significant economic losses and disability-adjusted life years lost.
• Most victims were farm workers, with bites often occurring on the feet during agricultural activities, and many sought private care despite free government treatment available.