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Sign in to searchNational Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6): Progress and Emerging Health Challenges in India
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) for 2023–24. Conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, across 715 districts and nearly 6.79 lakh households, the survey provides a comprehensive picture of India's demographic, health, nutrition, and social development indicators.
The NFHS series, initiated in 1992–93, serves as India's most important source of evidence for public health planning and policy formulation. Over the years, it has helped monitor progress in maternal and child health, fertility, nutrition, gender empowerment, and healthcare access.
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NFHS-6 2023-24 reveals India's maternal and child health improvements, but highlights rising obesity and diabetes challenges requiring preventive policy focus.
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