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India's Health Data: NFHS-6 Results Imminent
28 Apr
Summary
- Ministry of Health to release NFHS-6 data soon.
- NFHS-6 surveyed 6,79,238 households nationwide.
- Survey provides health data at national and district levels.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is preparing to release the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) data in the near future. This significant survey, conducted across 6,79,238 households in India during 2023-24, aims to provide comprehensive insights into the nation's health landscape.
For the first time, the International Institute for Population Sciences in Mumbai has managed all aspects of the NFHS-6 survey. The collected data offers detailed national and district-level information on fertility, mortality, and family welfare indicators, supporting evidence-based policymaking and program management.
NFHS-6 embraced a fully digital approach for data collection using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) software. This method enhances real-time error detection and data scrutiny, ensuring the reliability of the findings for tracking health trends and assessing progress.
Previous rounds, like NFHS-5 (2019-21), have provided valuable insights into India's demographic and health indicators, including improvements in sex ratio and women's empowerment, while also highlighting persistent challenges like domestic violence and unmet contraceptive needs.
