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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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Missing Numbers, Missing Accountability: Why NFHS-6 Has Triggered Questions About India's Health Data
The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released last week, drops 43 indicators that were part of previous surveys. Among them are measures that tracked anaemia, child mortality, sex ratio at birth, sanitation, clean cooking fuel access, cancer screening and HIV awareness.
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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
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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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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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Falling Fertility Rate, Rising Hospital Deliveries: NFHS-6 Shows A Changing Motherhood Story
According to the latest National Family Health Survey, the country's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9 children per woman from around 3.2 in the early 2000s. Institutional deliveries have risen to over 90%, representing one of the most significant shifts in maternal healthcare utilisation.
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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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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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"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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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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Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
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Over Half Of Women, Children Found Anemic In India: Survey
Women's empowerment indicators portray considerable improvement at all-India level and across all 14 states and UTs.
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Gujarat's Claim On Low Number Of Malnourished Kids Inconsistent: CAG
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said the Gujarat government has shown low number of malnourished children in the state by adopting different methodologies for calculation from those of World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
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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.
-
Missing Numbers, Missing Accountability: Why NFHS-6 Has Triggered Questions About India's Health Data
The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released last week, drops 43 indicators that were part of previous surveys. Among them are measures that tracked anaemia, child mortality, sex ratio at birth, sanitation, clean cooking fuel access, cancer screening and HIV awareness.
-
India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Falling Fertility Rate, Rising Hospital Deliveries: NFHS-6 Shows A Changing Motherhood Story
According to the latest National Family Health Survey, the country's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9 children per woman from around 3.2 in the early 2000s. Institutional deliveries have risen to over 90%, representing one of the most significant shifts in maternal healthcare utilisation.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
"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.
-
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.
-
Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
-
Over Half Of Women, Children Found Anemic In India: Survey
Women's empowerment indicators portray considerable improvement at all-India level and across all 14 states and UTs.
-
Gujarat's Claim On Low Number Of Malnourished Kids Inconsistent: CAG
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said the Gujarat government has shown low number of malnourished children in the state by adopting different methodologies for calculation from those of World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
