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Assam's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops Sharply From 480 To 84, Beats National Average
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said the state's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has witnessed a dramatic decline from 480 deaths per one lakh live births to 84, describing the achievement as a landmark in Assam's healthcare transformation.
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India Records Significant Gains In Maternal And Child Health: Report
India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS6).
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Missing NFHS-6 Data Will Feature Elsewhere, Fact Sheets Not Final Report: Centre
NFHS-6 data missing from fact sheets hasn't been dropped, Centre clarifies that key indicators have been moved to specialised national databases for better tracking.
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High Blood Sugar, Obesity On The Rise, Says NFHS-6 Data: Here's Why Health Insurance Is Crucial Now
The NFHS-6 survey reveals a rise in obesity and high blood sugar among Indian adults, increasing risks of chronic diseases.
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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
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Rise Seen In Health Insurance Coverage Across India, Says NFHS-6: What This Means
Health insurance coverage in India rose to 60.2% of households in NFHS-6 from 41% in NFHS-5, reflecting increased government schemes and awareness.
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India Has Recorded Progress In Health, Nutrition And Social Development: Key Findings Of NFHS-6
The contents of NFHS-6 are more or less similar to NFHS-5, which allows comparisons over time. However, NFHS-6 also cover
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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Centre To Release National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) Soon; What Is The NFHS And How Does It Shape India's Healthcare Policy?
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round household survey conducted across India to collect detailed information on population, health, and nutrition.
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India Achieves Total Fertility Rate Of 2.0 As Per Survey: Centre
India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday.
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
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Women Have More Sex Partners Than Men In 11 States/UTs: Survey
Women on average have more sex partners than men in 11 states and UTs but the percentage of men who had sexual intercourse with someone who was neither their spouse or lived with stood at 4 per cent.
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India's Total Fertility Rate Declines, Shows National Survey. What It Indicates
The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures.
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Assam's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops Sharply From 480 To 84, Beats National Average
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said the state's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has witnessed a dramatic decline from 480 deaths per one lakh live births to 84, describing the achievement as a landmark in Assam's healthcare transformation.
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India Records Significant Gains In Maternal And Child Health: Report
India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS6).
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Missing NFHS-6 Data Will Feature Elsewhere, Fact Sheets Not Final Report: Centre
NFHS-6 data missing from fact sheets hasn't been dropped, Centre clarifies that key indicators have been moved to specialised national databases for better tracking.
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High Blood Sugar, Obesity On The Rise, Says NFHS-6 Data: Here's Why Health Insurance Is Crucial Now
The NFHS-6 survey reveals a rise in obesity and high blood sugar among Indian adults, increasing risks of chronic diseases.
-
Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
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Rise Seen In Health Insurance Coverage Across India, Says NFHS-6: What This Means
Health insurance coverage in India rose to 60.2% of households in NFHS-6 from 41% in NFHS-5, reflecting increased government schemes and awareness.
-
India Has Recorded Progress In Health, Nutrition And Social Development: Key Findings Of NFHS-6
The contents of NFHS-6 are more or less similar to NFHS-5, which allows comparisons over time. However, NFHS-6 also cover
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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Centre To Release National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) Soon; What Is The NFHS And How Does It Shape India's Healthcare Policy?
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round household survey conducted across India to collect detailed information on population, health, and nutrition.
-
India Achieves Total Fertility Rate Of 2.0 As Per Survey: Centre
India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday.
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
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Women Have More Sex Partners Than Men In 11 States/UTs: Survey
Women on average have more sex partners than men in 11 states and UTs but the percentage of men who had sexual intercourse with someone who was neither their spouse or lived with stood at 4 per cent.
-
India's Total Fertility Rate Declines, Shows National Survey. What It Indicates
The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures.
