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Noida Health Indicators Mixed: Malnutrition Surges, Maternal Care Improves
11 Nov
Summary
- Child malnutrition rates, including underweight and stunting, have significantly increased.
- Improvements noted in maternal healthcare, child vaccination, and hypertension control.
- Ghaziabad also saw a rise in child malnutrition but decline in stunting.
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) data for 2023-24 reveals a contrasting health landscape in Noida and Ghaziabad. Significant improvements are noted in maternal healthcare, child vaccination coverage, and hypertension management across both districts.
However, child nutrition indicators have experienced a sharp decline. In Noida, the proportion of underweight children under five more than doubled, with substantial increases in stunting and wasting. Ghaziabad also observed a rise in underweight and wasted children, though stunting saw a decrease.
Despite these nutritional challenges, advancements were recorded in early breastfeeding initiation and full immunization rates for children under five. Maternal healthcare saw positive shifts, with increased antenatal care visits and supplement consumption.
Adult health indicators, particularly hypertension, showed improvement in both districts. Conversely, diabetes prevalence saw an increase among women in Ghaziabad. Educational attainment and internet usage among women also saw a marginal rise.
