According to the results of a survey conducted in 2021, a majority of Indian respondents considered regular exercising and eating healthy food as the top protective measure against contracting the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Other than this, over 65 percent of the respondents followed WHO recommended preventive measures such as washing hands frequently and wearing masks. Almost half of the respondents also used home-made immunity boosters and remedies. As of October 18, 2021, India had about 34 million confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Preventive measures taken by Indians against the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of June 2021
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Regular exercise and eating healthy food
69%
WHO recommended preventive measures (washing hands, sanitising, wearing masks, etc.)
65%
Home-made immunity boosters/remedies
53%
Self-prescribed intake of vitamins and supplements
44%
Prescribed medicines and supplements by doctors or healthcare professionals
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YouGov. (June 11, 2021). Preventive measures taken by Indians against the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of June 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104660/india-measures-taken-against-coronavirus-covid-19/
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YouGov. (2021). Preventive measures taken by Indians against the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of June 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104660/india-measures-taken-against-coronavirus-covid-19/
YouGov. "Preventive Measures Taken by Indians against The Coronavirus (Covid-19) as of June 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Jun 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104660/india-measures-taken-against-coronavirus-covid-19/
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