Budget Reactions: PwC says preventive health tax exemption to cut mortality

PwC believes that the proposed tax exemption of Rs 5000 for preventive health will lead to early detection of disease and significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality.

March 16, 2012 / 16:49 IST

Dr Rana Mehta

India has amongst the highest burden of Cardiac, Hypertension and Diabetes in the world. The proposed tax exemption of Rs 5000 for preventive health will lead to early detection of disease and significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality.

Dr Rana - Leader Healthcare, PwC India

first published: Mar 16, 2012 04:34 pm

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