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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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No Home, No Safety: How Exposed Are Children Growing Up On India's Streets
A 10-year-old girl who lived with her family on a Delhi footpath was allegedly kidnapped, raped and murdered on Monday, bringing renewed attention to the dangers faced by children growing up on the streets.
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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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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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23.9% Indian Urban Men Have High Blood Sugar Levels: Are Men At A Higher Risk Of Diabetes?
The NFHS-6 survey shows a rise in high blood sugar levels, with 21 percent of men and 18 percent of women affected, highlighting India's growing diabetes burden.
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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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Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
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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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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
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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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No Home, No Safety: How Exposed Are Children Growing Up On India's Streets
A 10-year-old girl who lived with her family on a Delhi footpath was allegedly kidnapped, raped and murdered on Monday, bringing renewed attention to the dangers faced by children growing up on the streets.
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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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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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23.9% Indian Urban Men Have High Blood Sugar Levels: Are Men At A Higher Risk Of Diabetes?
The NFHS-6 survey shows a rise in high blood sugar levels, with 21 percent of men and 18 percent of women affected, highlighting India's growing diabetes burden.
-
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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Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
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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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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
