The innovations and findings made in the medical science across the world have also improved the health condition of Nepalese people. Control over some communicable diseases, improved obstetric care and better coverage in immunization has increased life expectancy. The improved communication facilities including greater opportunity for education and rapidly growing urbanization are contributory factors to changes in life style and human behavior. Yet the general trend can not be stated to be satisfactorily. The magnitude of the problem and the impact of the increased, indiscriminate and irrational use of chemicals in the farms, adulteration along with improper storage of food materials are yet to be assessed.
