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Uttarakhand Health Sees Major Gains
31 May
Summary
- Early pregnancy registration increased to 80.6%, surpassing national average.
- Institutional deliveries rose to 88.9%, showing improved access to care.
- Child stunting declined to 20%, significantly below the national average.
Uttarakhand has observed substantial improvements in key health and nutrition indicators, as revealed by the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 (2023-24). Data comparing NFHS-5 (2019-21) to NFHS-6 shows notable gains in maternal and child well-being.
Significant progress was recorded in early pregnancy registrations, with an increase from 68.8% to 80.6%, exceeding the national average. Antenatal care coverage rose to 98.3%, and institutional deliveries reached 88.9%, with deliveries by trained personnel increasing to 90.3%.
The survey also indicates enhanced newborn and child health. Postnatal care for newborns within two days of birth increased to 86.7%. Child vaccination coverage improved to 86%, contributing to better overall child health outcomes.
Furthermore, child malnutrition statistics show a decline in stunting to 20% and wasting to 11%. The proportion of underweight children decreased to 19.6%, while overweight children saw a significant reduction to 0.7%. These results underscore the state's dedication to health and welfare policies.
